Digitalisation of the simulation landscape - Novel solutions for simulation in low-resource settings

• Published in: Indian journal of anaesthesia Vol. 68; no. 1; pp. 71 - 77
• Main Authors: Elanjeran, Rajkumar, Ramkumar, Anitha, Mahmood, Lulu Sherif
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: India Medknow Publications and Media Pvt. Ltd 01.01.2024; Medknow Publications & Media Pvt. Ltd; Wolters Kluwer - Medknow; Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
• Subjects: Artificial intelligence; Defibrillators; digital simulation; Digitization; low resource settings; low-cost simulation; Narrative Review; Planning; Resource management; Simulation; Technology application; Web browsers; low resource settings; low-cost simulation; Digital simulation; simulation
• ISSN: 0019-5049; 0976-2817
• DOI: 10.4103/ija.ija_1246_23

Simulation-based training is an acceptable method in medical sciences. The available simulators and the conduct of simulation require both simulators and infrastructural requirements. This narrative review highlights the potential of digital tools for team-based simulation exercises in low-resource settings. This review presents a comprehensive list of affordable digital tools for scenario planning, scenario design, and assessment. It covers various applications and platforms, providing detailed insights into their features, types, and accessibility. Different low-cost digital tools are available, from generative artificial intelligence for scenario planning to online repositories of simulation cases, browser-based assessment designers, and simulation games. These digital tools can make simulation accessible, transforming it into an immersive learning experience to enhance understanding and skill acquisition.