This study explored four key debriefing attributes feedback, reflection, knowledge development, and psychological safety prior and subsequent to the implementation of a new pedagogical intervention in a pre-clinical scenario simulation course.
Team debriefing, shared reflection and mutual support were essential to ameliorating the potentially distressing effects of collecting and analysing sensitive and upsetting data.
Informal discussion prior to and following each interview allowed for debriefing and reflection without participants feeling under pressure of being recorded.
A STEM-based example of such activities is Actua™ Canada's debrief and reflection exercises (Actua™ Canada, 2016).
The critical role of debriefing and guided reflection is delineated.
The use of simulation-based experiential learning and, in particular, debriefing to promote reflection and perspective transformation (PT) may be integral to successful design.
Mental health nurses, midwives and psychologists uniquely have regular supervision which, if well facilitated, offers an opportunity for reflection and debriefing.
Debriefing, i.e. reflection on a) the process of negotiating a mutual policy, and b) each participant's learning experience, including perspective-taking as a method to develop one's understanding of academic integrity. .
Time should also be given to staff reflection and debriefing.
Statement 3: Debriefing is fundamental to reflection on action and Schön's theory is that there is a need for participants to challenge their existing frameworks and principles.
Expanded elements in the template include a student instruction/preparation sheet, a detailed rotation schedule for all-day simulation activities, evaluation forms, an observer guide, a structured debriefing guide, a self-reflection guide, a detailed simulation algorithm, and a detailed scenario progression outline that includes scripting for those running the simulation.
