Simulations in continuing education for more patient safety: Do simulation and skills training influence patient safety in Germany?

Abstract

The secure mastering of manual skills and their regular training lead to a reduction of errors and to an improvement of patient safety. Due to increasing economic pressure and bureaucratization, there is less exposure and insufficient time in the clinical routine to communicate all the contents of continuing education. This is why surgical simulation has become increasingly relevant to improve surgical performance in residents. Nowadays, many forms of simulation training are offered in Germany; however, such training on a model is costly and personnel-intensive. In order to justify the effort, objective measurements are becoming more important to qualify the effectiveness of simulation-based training in Germany.