Our members are a hard working group who conduct simulation education research and publish in simulation and education journals.
The following page is a list publications the CAN-Sim membership has published. Let us know if we are missing your publication and we will add it to the list.

Member Publication Listings
2026 Publications
Harder, N. (2026). IMSH as a mirror: What the 2026 program reflectsabout the state of healthcare simulation. Simulation in Healthcare. https://doi.org/10.1097/SIH.0000000000000916
Harder, N., Turner, S., & Workum, K. (2026). Beyond the pilot:Nursing students’ experiences with curricular integration of virtual reality simulation. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 111, 101893. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2025.101893
Lino, M.M., Engler, J.C., Guesser, J.C., Castro, L.S.E.P.W., Flor, J.D.S.,Amadigi, F.R., Oria, M.O.B., Silva, A.R., & Diaz, D.A. (2026). Virtual clinicalsimulation as a pedagogical strategy in healthcare learning: Evidence and gap map. Nurse Education in Practice, 91, 104713. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nepr.2026.104713
Luctkar-Flude, M., Lekuti, M., Pu, H.S., Lawrynuik, A., Baig, Z., Killam,L., Lobo, C., Gowda, R., Baig, J., Labib, M., Jegathasan, S., & Chung,W. (2026). Development of a virtual simulation to support bystanders in responding to racism in the classroom in health professions education. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 110, 101881. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2025.101881
2025 Publications
- Aksu, M., Duman, S., & Basak,T. (2025).The impact of simulation-basededucation on conict resolution and problem-solving skills in nal yearnursing students: A randomized controlled trial. Clinical Simulation in Nursing,105, 101757. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2025.101757
Araujo AAC, Gardim L, Santos 55, Silva IR, Silva MCN, Godoy S, et al. (2025). Virtual simulation in nursing education in Latin America and the Caribbean: A bibliometric study. Revista Latino-Americana de Enfermagem, 33, e4422. http://httRs://doi.org/10.1590/1518-8345.7261.4422
Azher, S., Grewal, K., Matin, N., Cervantes, A., Marchionni, C., Marchand, H., & Harley, J.M. (2025). Mixed methods examination of challenging and bothersome events in nursing virtual simulations: Comparing screen-based and headset VR modalities. Simulation & Gaming, 0(0), 1-37. https://doi.org/10.1177/10468781251401059
- Cavanagh, F. C., Killam, L. A.,Timmermans, K. E., Corcoran, J., Tyerman, J., & Luctkar-Flude, M. (2025). Prioritizing person-centered care of a person living with bipolar disorder: A mixed methods usability study. Clinical Simulation in Nursing,100, 101697. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2025.101697
Clark, L., Doyle, A., Elcin, M., McNaughton, N., Nicholas, Owens, T., Smith, C., Szauter, K., Xing, K., & Nestel, D. (2025). Call to action: Honoring simulated participants and collaborating with simulated participant educators. Simulation in Healthcare, 20(4), 211-214. https://doi.org/10.1097/SIH.0000000000000840
Dale-Tam, J. (2025). “Let’s go on safari”: Development of a visually enhanced mental simulation for healthcare team collaboration. Clinical Simulation in Nursing. 107, 101814. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2025.101814
- El Hussein, M.T., Harvey, G., & Favell, D. (2025). Using exploratory sequential mixed methods design to develop simulation safety practice tool.Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 101, 101704. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2025.101704
Epp., H.C., Egert, A.G., Mundy, J.K., Law, J.C.S., & Kim, H-S.R. (2025). Beyond frameworks: An interpretive description of engaging in debriefer feedback conversations. Simulation in Healthcare. https://doi.org/10.1097/SIH.0000000000000887
- Foltz-Ramos, K., Stavisky, C.J., Brown, M.R., Jacobsen, L.J., Larson, A.,Snyder, K.V., Vinder, L.R., & Fusco, N.M. (2025). Preparing futurehealthcare professionals: Role-play and simulation inTeamSTEPPStraining. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 103, 101747. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2025.101747
Franklin, A. E., Issenberg, S. B., Rogers, B. A., Gore, T., & Kutzin, J. (2025). Future of biometric technology in healthcare simulation. Simulation in Healthcare. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1097/SIH.0000000000000875
Fregeau, A., Vinette, B., Lapierre, A., Maheu-Cadotte, M-A., Fontaine, G., Castonguay, V., Flores-Soto, R., Garceau-Tremblay, Z., Blais, S., Vigneault, L-P., Hansen-Jaumard, D., Laramee, F., Iseppon, M., Daoust, R., Cossette, S., Buyck, M., Fleet, R., & Cournoyer, A. (2025). Tabletop simulations in medical emergencies: A scoping review. Simulation in Healthcare, 20(4), 223-228. https://doi.org/10.1097/SIH.0000000000000838
Ge, X., Gordon, R.A., Leidl, D.M., & Bateman, S. (2025).Implementing immersive virtual reality simulation in a distributedundergraduate nursing program: An educational design researchstudy. Simulation in Healthcare. https://doi.org/10.1097/sih.0000000000000907
- Gordon, R., Riley, J., Dupont, D., Rogers, B., Witherspoon, R., Day, K., Horsley, E., & Killam, L. (2025). Facilitator development for pre-registration healthprofessions simulation: A scoping review protocol. JBI Evidence Synthesis, 23(4), 812-821. https://doi.org/10.11124/JBIES-24-00130
Habes, E.V., Migire, M.K., Bakker, A., & Hagenbeek, E. (2025). CAN-Sim schistosomiasis simulation for nurses: A Dutch, Tanzanian, and Canadian co-creation. International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijans.2025.100922
- Harder, N., Ali, F.,Turner, S., Workum, K., & Gillman, L. (2025). Comparing articial intelligence-enhanced virtual reality and simulated patient simulations in undergraduate nursing education.Clinical Simulation in Nursing,105, 101780. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2025.101780
Harvey, G., Daniels, A., & Carter-Snell, C. (2025). Implementing a traumainformed approach in undergraduate nursing simulation: Strategies for simulationists. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 109, 101860. httgs://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2025.101860
Killam, L. A., Cavanagh, F. C., Chevalier, N., Henze, K., Mohan, K., Timmermans, K. E., Luctkar-Flude, M., & Tyerman, J. (2025). Identifying opportunities for virtual simulation to bridge gaps in mental health nursing education: A qualitative descriptive study. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 105, 101772. httgs://doi.org/httgs://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2025.101772
Killam, L. A., de la Rocha, A., Foltz-Ramos, K., Tyerman, J., Lockhart, R., Ehmke, M. & Luctkar-Flude, M. (2025). Development of a virtual poverty simulation experience for healthcare learners. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 99, 101678. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2024.101678
- Killam, L. A., Tyerman, T., Chevalier, N., Cavanagh, F. C., Henze, K., Mohan, K., Timmermans, K. E., & Luctkar-Flude, M. (2025). Partnering with persons living with bipolar disorder to develop an authentic virtual simulation. Issues in Mental Health Nursing, 46(1), 1–9. https://doi.org/10.1080/01612840.2024.2424750
Lacy, T., Gunberg, J., Furman, G.E., & Copel, LC., (2025). Cultural sensitivity simulation with simulated participants in nursing education: A scoping review. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 109, 101857. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2025.101857
- Langan, L., Frazer, K., Darley, A., Goodman, L., Browne, F., Fulfilled, P., Halligan, P., & Redmond, C. (2025). Inclusive pedagogy in online simulation-based learning in undergraduate nursing education: A scoping review. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 81, 591-606. https://doi.org/10.1111/jan.16284
Lavoie, P., Brien, L.A., Ledoux, I., Gosselin, E., Khetir, I., Cretaz, M., & Turgeon, N. (2025). Immersive and nonimmersive virtual reality: A quasi-experimental study in undergraduate nursing education. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 99, 101682. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2024.101682
- Lavoie, P., Khetir, I., Bolore, S., Bouchard, I., Charette, S., Ledoux, I., Ouellette, S., Reed, S.J., & Mailhot,T. (2025). Cross-cultural validation ofthe Debrieng Experience Scale: French version. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 103, 101750. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2025.101750
- Luctkar-Flude, M., Woo, K., Wilson-Keates, B., Larocque, M., Killam, L., Shipton, N., & Tyerman, J. (2025). Development of virtual simulation games about wound assessment and management for nurses and nursing students. Teaching and Learning in Nursing. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.teln.2025.04.010
Marsack, J.E., Lee, D., DiClemente, L.M., Bodi, M., Clarke, K., Robison, E.S., Turnau, S., Van Horn, L., & Bathish, M.A. (2025). Best practices for environmental sustainability in healthcare simulation education: A scoping review. Sustainability, 17(14), 6624. https://doi.org/10.3390/su17146624
Menard, A.D., Soucie, K., Ralph, J., Pratt, S., & Freeman, L. (2025). Simulation training to increase resilience of nursing groups (STRONG): Results from a multi-site trial. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 106: 101802. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2025.101802
- Metersky, K., Hughes, M., Cosgrove, C., L., Bodach, E., Ferguson, S., Neves-Silva, S., Espin, S., Smart, A., Lastumaki, O., Sandstrom, S., & Varkki, E. (2025). Developing virtual gaming simulations for complex clients with substance use through international collaborations. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 98, 101666. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2024.101666
Nagle, A., Loomis, A., Jones, C., Grammer, K., Ailor, M., Ward, A., & Dye, D. (2025). Impact of a dedicated simulation faculty model on student learning outcomes and perceived self-efficacy in baccalaureate-prepared students. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 106: 101798. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2025.101798
Odreman, H., Shears, S., McNally, R., Labrie, T., Riolino, M., & Adamson, L. (2025). Prebriefing techniques that promote psychological safety and clinical judgment in nursing students. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 102, 101724. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2025.101724
- Pina-Thomas, D., Zohn, J.H., & Phillips, L. (2025). A comparison of virtual reality and traditional audio-recorded hearing voices simulations: Their impact on empathy in health care students. Nursing Education Perspectives, 46(2), 116-118. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.nep.0000000000001271
Potter, J., Theobald, K., & Johnston, S. (2026). Virtual learning with Matterport: A novel approach to teaching psychomotor skills in nursing. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 110, 101871. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2025.101871
Potter, J., Theobald, K., & Johnston, S. (2026). Acceptability and satisfaction of conversational AI tool for communication skills training in preregistration nursing: A pilot study. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 110, 101872. httgs://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2025.101872
Richmond, R., Noone, J., Voss, H., Hale, A., & Gran-Moravec, M. (2025).Development of Undergraduate Competencies in Caring for People Experiencing Homelessness. Nurse Educator, 50(2), E80-E84. https://doi.org/10.1097/NNE.0000000000001757
Robison, E., Cooney, T., Schwaab, T., & Rahman, S. (2025). Development of a prompt template to support simulation design: Maximizing the potential of generative artifical intelligence. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 108, 101822. httgs://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2025.101822
Rogers, B. A. (2025). Describing how scenario topic, situation urgency and complexity level impacts simulation observers’ clinical judgment: A secondary analysis. SAGE Open Nursing, 11. https://doi.org/10.1177/23779608251330034
Rossler, K., Badowski, D., Gembala-Gill, L., Reiland, N., & Barron, R. (2025). Teaching motivational interviewing skills to pre-licensure nursing students: A comparison of simulated telehealth, simulation gaming technology, and traditional clinical learning environments. Nurse Education Perspectives, 46(6), 347–352. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.NEP.0000000000001460
Roth, K.J., Phillips, S., Kelly, N., & Ralph, S. (2025). A structured approach to prebriefing in nursing simulation education: Setting the stage for effective learning. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 108, 101835. httgs://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2025.101835
- Rouse,T., Gray, B., Rogers,T., & Conard, P. (2025).The use of progressivesimulation to aid in the development of clinical judgment in prelicensurenursing students.Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 100, 101691. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2025.101691
- Sahin Karaduman, G., Basak, T., & Duman, S. (2025).Three debriefing methods in virtual patient simulation: A randomized controlled trial. Nurse Education in Practice, 87, 104447. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nepr.2025.104447
- Sibley, S., Sabegh, N. S., & Herbert, V. (2025). Using unfolding OSCEsacross a graduate nursing curriculum to implement competency-basededucation assessment. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 105, 101771. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2025.101771
Tyerman, J., & Bailey, L. (2025). A model for the creation of French-language virtual simulation experiences for the Canadian undergraduate curriculum. International Francophone Journal of Nursing Research, 11(3). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.refiri.2025.100373
Vaughn, J., Ford, S., Altergott, H., & Scott, M. (2025). Designing an innovative tabletop simulation about protected health information. Nurse Educator, 50(5), E327-E328. https://doi.org/10.1097/NNE.0000000000001864
- Vaughn, J., Ford, S.H., Killam, L., Altergott, H., & Sims, S. (2025). Simulation tool to enhance psychological safety 2.0 (STEPS 2.0): Utilizing simulation expert feedback to continuously improve a visual aid. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 103, 101735. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2025.101735
- Vaughn, J., Ford, S. H., Killam, L. A., Hicks, D., Crawford, D., Payne, J. E., Altergott, H., Dawkins, M. W., & Vomer, R. (2025). Promoting psychological safety in simulation using a novel visual tool: A mixed-methods quasi-exper imental study. Nurse Education Today, 146. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nedt.2024.106518
Vaughn, J., Ford, S.H., Sheckells, A., Fasnacht, H., Crawford, D., & Dogan, G. (2025). Enhancing simulation facilitator debriefing using a generative artificial intelligence feedback interface and retrieval-augmented generation: A pilot study. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 109, 101843. http://httP-s://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2025.101843
Visbal-Dionaldo, L., Amidon, B., & Fisher-Cunningham, K. (2025). Enhancing nursing students’ caring behaviors for patients with visual alterations through simulation-based education: A scoping review. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 109, 101861. http://httP-s://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2025.101861
Wright, M.A. (2026). Exploring the role of virtual reality simulation in critical care nurses’ training: A randomized controlled pilot study. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 110, 101868. http://httP-s://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2025.101868
Ziegler, E., Killam, L., Tyerman, J., Luctkar-Flude, M., & Istanboulian, L. (2025). Exploring nurse educators’ experiences and perceptions debriefing virtual simulations related to sexual orientation and gender identity: A qualitative study. Nurse Education Today, 146, 106550. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nedt.2024.106550
2024 Publications
- Atthill, S., & Job, T. (2024). Evaluating the effectiveness of a self-debrief prior to an asynchronous debrief. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 87, 101481. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2023.101481
- Barlow, M., Heaton, L., Ryan, C., Downer, T., Reid-Searl, K., Guinea, S., Dickie, R., Wordsworth, A., Hawes, P., Lamb, A., Andersen, P. (2024). The application and integration of evidence-based best practice standards to healthcare simulation design: A scoping review. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 87, 101495. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2023.101495
Brennan, B.A., Hintz, W., & Zacher, R. (2024). Prebriefing in simulation from the nursing student perspective: A qualitative descriptive study. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 97, 101634. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2024.101634
Caravaca-Morera, J., Carmiol-Rodriguez, P., Sanabria-Barahona, H., Bellaguarda, M.L., Padilha,M.I., & Silva, A. (2024). From acting to simulation: Contributions of theatre students to healthcare simulation. Teaching and Learning in Nursing, 19, e505-e510. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.teln.2024.02.016
- Dale-Tam, J. (2024). Breaking down blood transfusion administration: An in-scenario debriefing simulation. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 97, 101653. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2024.101653
Dale-Tam, J., & Dale, L. (2024). Using Simulation to Develop Clinical Reasoning Skills for Registered Practical Nurses New to Acute Care. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 86, 101477. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2023.101477
- Dale-Tam, J., Spence, N., Menard, P., Hodgson, J., Lascelles, M., Manohar, A., Winters, M., & Barton, G. (2024). Mobile skills and simulation cart: Demonstrating value of a new simulation program. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 94, 101587. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2024.101587
- De Mattei, L., Morato, M.Q., Sidhu, V., Gautam, N., Mendonca, C.T., Tsai, A., Hammer, M., Creighton-Wong, L., & Azzam, A. (2024). Are artificial intelligence virtual simulated patients (AI-VSP) a valid teaching modality for health professional students? Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 92, 101536. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2024.101536
Doucette, E., Fullerton, M.M., Pateman, M., Lip, A., Houle, S.K.D., Kellner, J.D., Leal, J., MacDonald, S.E., McNeil, D., Tyerman, J., Luctkar-Flude, M., Davidson, S., & Constantinescu, C. (2024). Development and evaluation of virtual simulation games to increase confidence and self-efficacy of healthcare learners in vaccine communication, advocacy, and promotion. BMC Medical Education, 24(190). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-024-05169-9
- Flippo, R., Garner, S.L., Peck, J., Rosonet, L.E., Dorion, M.L., Sudia, T., Prater, L.S., Ke, W., Siew, A., Maganth, M., & Johnson, S.R. (2024). Effectiveness of an interdisciplinary pediatric and neonatal palliative care simulation program in India. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 93, 101569. 1-8. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2024.101569
Ford, N.J., Gomes, L.M., Lowe, E., & Harder, N. (2024). Embracing discomfort and vulnerability: Cultivating brave learning spaces within simulation-based nursing education. International Journal of Healthcare Simulation. https://ijohs.com/article/doi/10.54531/FOKP9401
Harder, N., Turner, S., Kramer, M., & Mitchell, K. (2024). Exploring debriefing modalities in healthcare simulation: Self-reflection, self-debriefing, tele-debriefing and facilitated debriefing. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 92, 101561, 1-7. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2024.101561
Hashemi, G., Zhang, Y., Wu, Y., He, W., Sun, L., Lee, H., Wilson-Keates, B., & Zheng, B. (2024). Perioperative inter-professional education training enhance team performance and readiness. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 97, 101655. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2024.101653
- Horsley, E., & Dale-Tam, J. (2024). Simulation modalities in clinical practice. Nursing Clinics of North America. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cnur.2024.02.009
INACSL Standards Committee, Persico, L., Ramakrishnan, S., Catena, R., Charnetski, M., Fogg, N., Jones, M., Ludlow, J., MacLean, H., Simmons, V.C., Smeltzer, S., Wilk, A., & Wilson-Keates, B., (2024, in press). The Impact of Prebriefing on Simulation Learning Outcomes – A Systematic Review Protocol, Clinical Simulation in Nursing. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2023.101507
Juan, S., & O’Connell, K.A. (2024). The impact of virtual simulation on empathy in undergraduate nursing students. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 93, 101570, 1-8. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2024.101570
- Killam, L.A., Akerlind, G.S., Lock, M., Camargo-Plazas, P., & Luctkar-Flude, M. (2024). Healthcare students’ experiences of learner-educator co-creation of virtual simulations: A phenomenographic study. Simulation in Healthcare. https://doi.org/10.1097/SIH.0000000000000806
- Killam, L. A., Tyerman, T., Chevalier, N., Cavanagh, F. C., Henze, K., Mohan, K., Timmermans, K. E., & Luctkar-Flude, M. (2024). Partnering with persons living with bipolar disorder to develop an authentic virtual simulation. Issues in Mental Health Nursing, 46(1), 1–9. https://doi.org/10.1080/01612840.2024.2424750
- Lavoie, P., Lapierre, A., Maheu-Cadotte, M.A., Brien, L.A., Ledoux, I. et Gosselin, E. (2024). Nursing students’ engagement in virtual reality and hybrid simulations: A quasi-experimental study. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 87, 101496. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2023.101496
Legge, T.R., Holghaus, A., Hallmark, B., & Alexander, K. (2024). Preparing for the Next Generation NCLEX using a virtual simulation. Journal of Nursing Education, 63(7), 485-489. https://doi.org/10.3928/01484834-20230713-01
Loo, J., Muise,T., & MacDonald, J. A. (2024). Interprofessional simulation for nursing and paramedicine students: Community anaphylaxis management following immunization. Nurse Educator, 50(1), E43-E46. https://doi.org/10.1097/NNE.0000000000001724
Luctkar-Flude, M., Silva, A., Killam, A.L., Bruneau, J., Ziegler, E., & Tyerman, J. (2024). A virtual debriefing professional development module for nurse educators. International Journal of Healthcare Simulation, XX(XX). https://ijohs.com/article/doi/10.54531/WQLC6185
Luctkar-Flude, M., Tyerman, J., & Larocque, M. (2024). Pre-simulation preparation preferences of senior nursing students: Virtual simulation games versus traditional case studies. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 91, 101545. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2024.101545
Mosher, D., Sreedhar, R., MacDowell, N.M., Chang, L., & Chastain, P.D. (2024). Measuring student competency in an interprofessional education hospital discharge simulation. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 96, 101614. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2024.101614
- Platt, A., Allan, J., & Leader, C. (2024). An exploration of the use of deliberate practice in team-centered healthcare simulation-based education: An integrative review. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 94, 101584. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2024.101584
Platt, A., Allan, J., Leader, C., Prescott-Clements, L., & McMeekin, P. (2024). Preparing for practice, the effects of repeated immersive simulation on the knowledge and self-efficacy of undergraduate nursing students: A mixed methods study. Nurse Education in Practice, 74, 103866. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nepr.2023.103866
- Rogers, B., Killam, L.A., Lockhart, R., Foltz-Ramos, K., Luctkar-Flude, M., Campbell, S.H., Tyerman, J., Ehmke, M., & Franklin, A.E. (2024). Prioritizing simulation facilitators’ competencies for professional development using Q-methodology. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 90, 101527. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2024.101527
Rossler, K.L., Sankaranarayanan, G., Ryason, A., Czoski, A. (2024). Developing and exploring the usability of an immersive virtual reality simulator on medication administration safety. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 94, 101582. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2024.101582
Schachman, K.A., Martini, K., Kaufman, S., Mitchelle, M.L., Covyeou, J.A., Galbraith, A., Feeney, J., Brown, J.M., & Charbonneau-Ivey, T.K. (2024). Health professions students’ perspectives of a stigma-reducing simulation including simulated patients with lived experience of addiction and recovery. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 94, 101588. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2024.101588
Silva, G.O., Aredes, N.D. A., Siqueira, K.M., Cavalcante, A.M.R.Z., & Campbell,S.H. (2024). Learning the nursing process through simulation: From development to implementation of a scenario in pediatrics. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 94, 101580. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2024.101580
- Simmons, S., Tabi, M., Bester, E., & Zanetos, J. (2024). Integrating telehealth into nursing education through standardized patient simulation. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 97, 101647. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2024.101647
- Turner, S., Rabbani, R., & Harder, N. (2024). Location! Location! Location! Comparing simulation debriefing spaces. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 87, 101504. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2023.101504
Vaughn, J., Ford, S.H., Braswell, A., Roberto, A., Link, T., & Killam, L.A. (2024). Enhancing psychological safety in advanced practice nursing student simulation using an innovative visual tool. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 92, 101558. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2024.101558
Vaughn, J., Ford, S. H., Killam, L., Sims, S., Arms, T., Roberto, A., Dawkins, M. W., & Rey, F. (2024). “STEPS”: A simulation tool to enhance psychological safety. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 90. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2024.101532
Vaughn, J., Ford, S.H., Scott, M., Jones, C., & Lewinski, A. (2024). Enhancing healthcare innovation: Leveraging ChatGPT for innovative simulation scenarios. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 87, 101487. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2023.101487
Verkuyl, M., & Atack, L. (2024). Ten tips for successful virtual simulation integration in the curriculum. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 88, 101516. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2024.101516
- Verkuyl, M., Gore, T., & Bowler, F. (2024). Learn More About INACSL’s Endorsement Program! Clinical Simulation In Nursing, 91, 101544. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2024.101544
Verkuyl, M., Harder, N., Southam, T., Lavoie-Tremblay, M., Ellis, W., Kahler, D., & Atack, L. (2024). Advancing virtual simulation in education: Administrator’s experiences. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 90, 101533. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2024.101533
Verkuyl, M., Violato, E., Harder, N., Southam, T., Lavoie-Tremblay, M., Goldsworthy, S., Ellis, W., Campbell, S.H., & Atack, L. (2024). Virtual simulation in healthcare education: A multi-professional, pan-Canadian evaluation. Advances in Simulation, 9(3). https://doi.org/10.1186/s41077-023-00276-x
- Vogelsang, L., Wright, S., Risling, T., de Padua, A., Leidl, D., Wilson, J., & Thompson, D. (2024). Exploring the use of immersive virtual reality in nursing education: A scoping review. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 97, 101648. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2024.101648
Von Colln-Appling, C., Barker, N., & Wharry, A. (2024). Using a diversity, equity and inclusion simulation set to promote cultural competence among nursing students. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 97, 101643. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2024.101643
Ziegler, E., Pilon, R., & Bhatt, Y. (2024). Nurse practitioner students’ comfort and competency with intrauterine contraception following a simulation workshop. The Journal for Nurse Practitioners, 20, 105164. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nurpra.2024.105164
2023 Publications
- Azher, S., Cervantes, A., Marchionni, C., Grewal, K., Marchand, H., & Harley, J.M. (2023). Virtual simulation in nursing education: Headset virtual reality and screen-based virtual simulation offer a comparable experience. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 79, 61-74. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2023.02.009
- Blais, S., Marceau, M., Lavoie, S., & Ledoux, Isabelle. (2023). Description of in situ simulation activities in critical care units of Quebec (Canada). Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 85, 101471. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2023.101471
- Catena, R., & MacLean, H. (2023). Contextualizing learning in a resuscitation simulation experience: A supportive approach to simulation for novice learners. Quality Advancement in Nursing Education, 9(2), Article 2. https://doi.org/10.17483/2368-6669.1401
Egan, R., Lee, C., Bornais, J., Tyerman, J., & Luctkar-Flude, M. (2023). Perspectives of simulation instructors, course instructors and students on factors and outcomes of simulation effectiveness. International Journal of Healthcare Simulation. https://ijohs.com/article/doi/10.54531/BBRP5833
Harder, N. (2023). Simulation as a knowledge translation strategy. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 76, A1-A2. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2023.01.002
Ibrahim, S., Lok, J., Mitchell, M., Stoiljkovic, B., Tarulli, N., & Hubley, P. (2023). Equity, diversity and inclusion in clinical simulation healthcare education and training: An integrative review. International Journal of Healthcare Simulation. https://ijohs.com/article/doi/10.54531/BRQT3477
Killam, L. A., Timmermans, K., Cavanagh, F. C., Chevalier, N., & Luctkar-Flude, M. (2023). Virtual Clinical Simulation to Teach Mental Health Concepts: A Scoping Review. Open Science Framework. https://osf.io/r8tqh
- Killam, L.A., Ziegler, E., Kristoff, T., Silva, A., Jackson, A.J., Ross-White, A., Tyerman, J., & Luctkar-Flude, M. (2023). Health professional students’ experiences with virtual simulation: A scoping review protocol. International Journal of Healthcare Simulation. https://ijohs.com/article/doi/10.54531/KJPU2495
- Lavoie, P., Lapierre, A., Khetir, Imene, Doherty, A., Thibodeau-Jarry, N., Rousseau-Saine, N. Cretaz M., Benhannache, R., Mailhot, T. (2023). A comparison of nurses’ situation awareness and eye-tracking data in precardiac arrest simulations. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 81, 1-9. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2023.101429
Nowell, L., Ferreira, C., Dhingra, S., Davidson, K., Morgan, P., & Thomas, C. (2023). Students and simulation facilitators’ experiences and perceptions of a distraction and interruption simulation: A mixed-methods study. Nurse Education Today, 120, 105634. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nedt.2022.105634
Pearsall, J. L., Beffert, U., & April, D. T. (2023). Clinical to simulation ratio: The impact on Quebec nursing students’, success, cognitive load, and mental well-being. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 78, 18-26. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2023.02.006
Pittman, G., Morrell, Sh., Ziegler, E., McEwen, A., Rickeard, D., Bornais, J., Borawski, S., Hebert, A., Sheppard-Lemoine, D., & Jacobs, L. (2023). Education regarding opioid prescribing, opioid tapering, and medical assistance in dying (MAiD) for nurse practitioner students: A pilot study. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 80, 23-30. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2023.03.006
Schofield, R., Chircop, A., Currie, G., Foster, S., Hamilton, J., Kall, D., Luctkar-Flude, M., Riselli, D.M., Oke, S., Ryan, M.R., Sanders, T., Tam, S., Tyerman, J. (2023). Developing simulation games to advance public health nursing competence in baccalaureate education. Public Health Nursing, 1-10. https://doi.org/10.1111/phn.13163
Shipton, N., Luctkar-Flude, M., Tyerman, J., Ross-White, A., Costa, I., & Woo, K. (2023). The use of clinical simulation in wound care education for nurses: A scoping review protocol. British Journal of Nursing, 32(15), S26-S32. https://doi.org/10.12968/bjon.2023.32.15.s26
Silva, A., Galica, J., Woo, K., Killam, L., Concepcion, J., Booker, R., Giroux, J. & Luctkar-Flude, M. (2023). Developing a Virtual Simulation Game about Sexual Health for Breast Cancer Survivors. Canadian Oncology Nursing Journal, 33(2), 246-252.
- Silva, G.O., Oliveira, F.S., Coelho, A.S.G., Fonseca, L.M.M., Vieira, F.V.M., Campbell, S.H., & Aredes, N.D.A. (2023). Influence of simulation design on stress, anxiety and self-confidence of nursing students: Systematic review with meta-analysis. Journal of Clinical Nursing. https://doi.org/10.1111/jocn.16681
Silva, A., Teggart, K., Heerschap, C., Galica, J., Woo, K., & Luctkar-Flude, M. (2023). The use of simulation-based education in cancer care: A scoping review. International Journal of Healthcare Simulation. https://ijohs.com/article/doi/10.54531/AUXJ4316
- Turner, S., Harder, N., Vigier, D., Cooper, A., Pinel, K., & Mitchell, K. (2023). Lessons from implementing virtual simulations: A multi-program evaluation. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 74, 57-64. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2022.09.001
Zhang, Y., Churchill, M., Mannette, J., Rothfus, M., Mireault, A., Harvey, A., Lackie, K., Hayward, K., Arsenault, J.F., Lordly, D., & Grant, S. (2023). Identifying and mapping Canadian dietetic students’ interaction(s) with simulation-based education: A scoping review. Canadian Journal of Dietetic Practice and Research.http://dx.doi.org/10.3148/cjdpr-2023-016
2022 Publications
- Amdie, F., Luctkar-Flude, M., Snelgrove-Clarke, E., Sawhney, M., Alemu, S., & Woo, K. (2022). Feasibility of virtual simulation-based diabetes foot care education in patients with diabetes in Ethiopia: Protocol for a randomized controlled trial. Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity: Targets and Therapy, 15, 995-1009. https://doi.org/10.2147/DMSO.S345722
Costa, I., Luctkar-Flude, M., Goldie, K., & Pulling, C. (2022). Usability, engagement, learning outcomes, benefits and challenges of using a mobile classroom response system during clinical simulations for undergraduate nursing students. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 70, 1-13. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2022.05.001
Dale-Tam, J., & Thompson, K. (2022). Evolution of a simulation design template at a Canadian academic hospital. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 73, 17-20. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2022.10.001
- Davidson, K.M., Morgan, P., Ferreira, C., Thomas, C.M., & Nowell, L. (2022). Adapting a distraction and interruption simulation for safe medication preparation: An international collaboration. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 65, 45-48. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2022.01.005
Fleming, K., Miller, R.H., Page, J., Ennis, A., Luctkar-Flude, M., & Tyerman, J. Dismantling barriers: Innovative use of simulation to reduce barriers experienced by individuals with Sickle Cell Disease presenting to the Emergency Department. Cureus, 14(10). https://www.cureus.com/posters/2327-dismantling-barriers-innovative-use-of-simulation-to-reduce-barriers-experienced-by-individuals-with-sickle-cell-disease-presenting-to-the-emergency-department
- Foronda, C., Falcon, A., Murillo, C., Luctkar-Flude, M., Bryant, K., & Diaz, D. (2022). Incorporating concepts of diversity and cultural humility in simulations. In P. Jeffries & National League for Nursing (Eds.). Clinical Simulations in Nursing Education: Advanced Concepts, Trends, and Opportunities, 2nd ed. Wolters Kluwer Inc
Foronda, C., Prather, S., Baptiste, D.L., & Luctkar-Flude, M. (2022). Cultural humility toolkit. Nurse Educator, 47(5). https://doi.org/10.1097/NNE.0000000000001182
- Foronda, C., McDermott, D.S., & Crenshaw, N. (2022). Prebriefing for cultural humility. Clinical Simulation inVer Nursing. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2022.02.008
Goldsworthy, S.,Ferreira, C., Shajani, Z., Snell, D., & Perez, G. (2022). Combining virtual and high-fidelity simulation to foster confidence and competency in postpartum assessment complications among undergraduate nursing students. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 66, 18-24. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2022.02.001
Goldsworthy, S., Goodhand, K., Baron, S., Button, D., Hunter, S., McNeill, L., Budden, F.,, McIntosh, A., Kay, C., Fasken, L. (2022). Co-debriefing virtual simulations: An international perspective. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 63, 1-4. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2021.10.007
Kristoff, T. (2022). Co-constructing a diverse hybrid simulation-based experience on First Nations culture. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 67, 33-38. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2022.02.012
Lackie, K., Hayward, K., Ayn, C., Stilwell, P., Lane, J., Andrews, C., Dutton, T., Ferkol, D., Harris, S., Pendergast, N., Persaud, D., Thillaye, J., Mills, J., Grant, S., & Munroe, A. (2022). Creating psychological safety in interprofessional simulation for health professional learners: A scoping review of the barriers and enablers. Journal of Interprofessional Care. https://doi.org/10.1080/13561820.2022.2052269
Lapierre, A., Arbour, c., Maheu-Cadotte, M.A., Vinette, B., Fontaine, G., & Lavoie, P. (2022). Association between clinical simulation design features and novice healthcare professionals’ cognitive load: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Simulation & Gaming, 53(5), 538-563. https://doi.org/10.1177/10468781221120599
Luctkar-Flude, M., Ziegler, E., Foronda, C., Walker, S., & Tyerman, J. (2022). Impact of virtual simulation games to promote cultural humility regarding the care of sexual and gender diverse persons: A multi-site pilot study. Clinical Simulation in Nursing. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2022.07.004
Mulli, J., Nowell, L., Swart, R. & Eftefan, A. (2022) Undergraduate nursing simulation facilitators lived experience of facilitating reflection-in-action during high-fidelity simulation: A phenomenological study. Nurse Education Today, 109. 1-8. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nedt.2021.105251
Pirani, S., Freemyer, B., Furuta, S., Teruya, K., Oba, Y., Detor, L., Furutani, T., Peterman, K., Tamura, K., & Wong, L. (2022). Efficacy of interprofessional sport concussion simulation training for health care students and teacher candidates. Journal of Interprofessional Education & Practice, 28, 100516. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.xjep.2022.100516
- Silva, A., Galica, J., Woo, K., Ross-White, Halliday, S., & Luctkar-Flude, M. (2022). The use of simulation-based education in cancer care: A scoping review protocol. International Journal of Healthcare Simulation.https://ijohs.com/article/doi/10.54531/DLVS9567
- Sinclair, B., & Relouw, H. (2022). Family and community nursing: The use of an unfolding simulation via zoom. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 68, 58-63. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2022.04.003
- Verkuyl, M., Djafarova, N., Mastrilli, P., & Atack, L. (2022). Virtual gaming simulation: Evaluating players’ experiences. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 63, 16-22. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2021.11.002
- Verkuyl, M., St-Amant, O., Atack, L., , MacEachern, D., Laird, A., Mastrilli, P., Flores, G., & Gunn, H.S.H. Virtual simulations’ impact on clinical practice: A qualitative study. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 68, 19-27. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2022.04.001
Ziegler, E., Tyerman, J., & Luctkar-Flude, M. (2022). Wolfgang’s Story: A virtual simulation supporting effective and supportive communication with an older gay adult. Creative Nursing, 28(2), 82-87.
2021 Publications
Atthill, S., Witmer, D., Luctkar-Flude, M., & Tyerman, J. (2021). Exploring the impact of a virtual asynchronous debriefing method following a virtual simulation game to support clinical decision making. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 50, 10-18. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2020.06.008
Crane, A., Tyerman, J., & Celestini, A. (2021). Virtual simulation games as an educational tool for university first responders in Canada: A usability study. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 55, 10-18. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2021.02.007
Dale-Tam, J., Thompson, K., & Dale, L. (2021, in press). Creating psychological safety during a virtual simulation session. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 57, 14-17. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2021.01.017
El Hussein, M., Harvey, G., & Kilfoil, L. (2021). Pre-brief in simulation-based experiences: A scoping review of the literature. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 61, 86-95. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2021.08.003
Foltz-Ramos, K., Fusco, N.M., & Paige, J.B. (2021). Saving patient x: A quasi-experimental study of teamwork and performance in simulation following an interprofessional escape room. Journal of Interprofessional Care Care, https://doi.org/10.1080/13561820.2021.1874316
Hetzel-Campbell, S., Nye, C., Hebert, S.H., Short, C., & Thomas, M.H. (2021). Simulation as a disruptive innovation in advanced practice nursing programs: A report from a qualitative examination. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 61, 79-85. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2021.08.001
Keys, E., Luctkar-Flude, M., Tyerman, J., Sears, K., & Woo, K. (2021). The integration of virtual simulation gaming into undergraduate nursing resuscitation education: A pilot randomized control trial. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 54, 54-61. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2021.01.013
Killam, L.A., & Luctkar-Flude, M. (2021). Virtual simulations to replace clinical hours in a family assessment course: Development using H5P, gamification, and student co-creation. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 47, 59-65. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2021.02.008
Luctkar-Flude, M., Tyerman, J., Verkuyl, M., Goldsworthy, S., Harder, N., Wilson-Keates, B., Kruizinga, J., & Gumapac, N. (2021). Effectiveness of debriefing methods for virtual simulation: A systematic review. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 57, 18-30. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2021.04.009
Luctkar-Flude, M., Tyerman, J., Tregunno, D., Bell, K., Verkuyl, M., & Mastrilli, P. (2021). Designing a virtual simulation game as presimulation preparation for a respiratory distress simulation for senior nursing students: Usability, feasibility and perceived impact on learning. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 53, 35-42. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2020.11.009
Luctkar-Flude, M., Tyerman, J., Ziegler, E., Walker, S., & Carroll, B. (2021). Nursing education about cultural humility, sexual orientation and gender identity: Usability testing of an eLearning toolkit that includes virtual simulation games. Teaching and Learning in Nursing, 16, 321-325. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.teln.2021.06.015
Luctkar-Flude, M., & Tyerman, J. (2021). The rise of virtual simulation: Pandemic response or enduring pedagogy? Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 57, 1-2. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2021.06.008
MacRae, D., Jara, M.R., Tyerman, J., & Luctkar-Flude, M. (2021). Investing in engagement: Integrating virtual learning experiences across an undergraduate nursing program. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 52, 17-32. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2020.12.005
Mulli, J., Nowell, L., & Lind, C. (2021). Facilitating reflection-in-action during high fidelity simulation: A concept analysis. Nurse Education Today. 97. 1-7. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.nedt.2020.104709
- Peachey, L., McParland, T., Goldsworthy, S., & Williams, V. (2021). P stands for pivot: Pivoting face-to-face practicum to virtual simulation during the pandemic. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 57, 53-58. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2021.04.021
- Silva, A., Bellaguarda, M.L., Woo, K., Galica, J., Wilson, R., Silva, V.S.E., & Luctkar-Flude, M. (2021). Healthcare simulation use to support guidelines implementation: An integrative review. Surgical Technology International, 39, 38-47. https://doi.org/10.52198/21.STI.39.SO1524
Tyerman, J., Luctkar-Flude, M., & Baker, C. (2021). Rapid development of a COVD-19 assessment and PPE virtual simulation game. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 56, 125-132. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2021.03.002
Tyerman, J., Luctkar-Flude, M., Chumbley, L., Lalonde, M., Peachey, L., McParland, T., & Tregunno, D. (2021). Developing virtual simulation games for presimulation preparation: A user-friendly approach for nurse educators. Journal of Nursing Education and Practice, 11(7), 10-18. https://doi.org/10.5430/jnep.v11n7p10
Tyerman, J., Ziegler, E., Carroll, B., & Luctkar-Flude, M. (2021). LGBTQI2S Virtual simulation: Lessons learned using actors with lived experience. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 54, 40-44. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2021.01.016
Verkuyl, M., Lapum, J.L., St. Amant, O., Hughes, M., & Romaniuk, D. (2021). Curricular uptake of virtual gaming simulation in nursing education. Nurse Education in Practice, 50, 102967. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nepr.2021.102967
Ziegler, E., Luctkar-Flude, M., Carroll, B., Tyerman, J., Chumbley, L. & Shortall, C. (2021). Development of an online educational toolkit for sexual orientation and gender identity minority nursing care. The Revista Latino-Americana de Enfermagem (RLAE), 29, e3470.https://doi.org/10.1590/1518-8345.4712.3470
2020 Publications
Besse, C., Vogelsang, L., & Zdunich, J. (2020). The simulation games: Bringin’ it to the bedside. Nurse Educator, 11 May 2020. https://doi.org/10.1097/NNE.0000000000000832
Celestini, A. (2020). Serious games in higher distanced education. Canadian Journal of Learning and Technology, 46(3), 1-12. https://www.cjlt.ca/index.php/cjlt/article/view/27965/20507
Chircop, A., & Cobbett, S. (2020). Gett’n on the bus: Evaluation of the Sentinal City(R)3.0 virtual simulation in community/population health clinical placement. International Journal of Nursing Education Scholarship,17(1).https://doi.org/10.1515/ijnes-2019-0109
Da Silva, C., Peisacovich, E., Gal, R., Anyinam, C., Coffey, S., & Graham, L. (2020). A programmatic approach to the design of a video simulation case study. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 41, 1-8. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2019.12.003
Harder, N. (2020). Simulation amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 43, 1-2. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2020.03.010
Keys, E., Luctkar-Flude, M., Tyerman, J., Sears, K., & Woo, K. (2020). Developing a Virtual Simulation Game for Nursing Resuscitation Education. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 39, 51-54. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2019.10.009
Luctkar-Flude, M., Tyerman, J., Ziegler, E., Carroll, B., Shortall, C., Chumbley, L., & Tregunno, D. (2020). Developing a sexual orientation and gender identity nursing education toolkit. Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing, 51(9), 412-410. https://doi.org/10.3928/00220124-20200812-06
Luctkar-Flude, M., Tregunno, D., Sears, K., Pulling, C., Lee, K. & Egan, R., (2020). Reliability and validity of scenario-specific versus generic simulation assessment rubrics. Journal of Nursing Education and Practice, 10(8), 74-78. https://doi.org/10.5430/jnep.v10n8p74
Paige, P.J., Graham, L., & Sittner, B. (2020). Formal training efforts to develop simulation educators: An integrative review. Simulation in Healthcare, 15, 271-281. https://doi.org/10.1097/SIH.0000000000000424
Redmond, C., Hardie, P., Davies, C., Cornally, D., Daly, O., & O’Sullivan, C. (2020). Increasing competence in wound care: A cross-sectional study to evaluate use of a virtual patient by undergraduate student nurses. Nurse Education in Practice, 44, 102774. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nepr.2020.102774
Servotte, J.C., Goosse, M., Hetzell Campbell, S., Dardenne, N., Pilote, B., Simoneau, I.L.,…Ghuysen, A. (2020). Virtual reality experience: Immersion, sense of presence, and cybersickness. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 38, 35-43.
Verkuyl, M., St.-Amant, O., Hughes, M., Lapum, J.L., & McCulloch, T. (2020). Combining self-debriefing and group debriefing in simulation. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 39, 41-44.
Verkuyl, M., Lapum, J.L., St. Amant, O., Hughes, M., Romaniuk, D., & McCulloch, T. (2020). Exploring debriefing combinations after a virtual simulation. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 40, 36-42. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2019.12.002
Verkuyl, M., Atack, L., Kamstra-Cooper, K., & Mastrilli, P. (2020). Virtual gaming simulation: An interview study of nurse educators. Simulation & Gaming, 1-13. https://doi.org/10.1177/1046878120904399
2019 Publications
Eladias, M., & Verkuyl, M. (2019). Balancing the budget in the simulation centre. (2019). Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 37, 14-17.
Goldsworthy, S., Patterson, D., Dobbs, M., Afzal, A., & Deboer, S. (2019). How does simulation impact building competency and confidence in recognition and response to the adult and paediatric deteriorating patient among undergraduate nursing students? Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 28, 25-32. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2018.12.001
Harder, N. (2019). Simulation and patient safety: Continuing to provide evidence. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 29, 38-39. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2019.03.006
Harder, N., Lemoine, J., & Harwood, R. (2019). Psychological outcomes of debriefing healthcare providers who experience expected and unexpected death in clinical or simulation experiences: A scoping review. Journal of Clinical Nursing, (Epub ahead of print). https://doi.org/10.1111/jocn.15085
Luctkar-Flude, M., Tregunno, D., Egan, R., Sears, K., & Tyerman, J. (2019). Integrating a learning outcomes assessment rubric into a deteriorating patient simulation for undergraduate nursing students. Journal of Nursing Education and Practice, 9(8), 65-73. https://doi.org/10.5430/jnep.v9n8p65
Odreman, H., & Clyens, D. (2019). Concept mapping during simulation debriefing to encourage active learning, critical thinking, and connections to clinical concepts. Nursing Education Perspectives. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.NEP.0000000000000445
Sheng, R., Goldie, C.L., Pulling, C., & Luctkar-Flude, M. (2019). Evaluating student perceptions of a multi-platform classroom response system in undergraduate nursing. Nurse Education Today, 78, 25-31. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nedt.2019.03.008
Tyerman, J., Luctkar-Flude, M., Graham, L., Coffey, S., & Olsen-Lynch, E. (2019). A Systematic Review of Health Care Presimulation Preparation and Briefing Effectiveness. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 27, 12-25. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2018.11.002
Verkuyl, M., Lapum, J.L., St-Amant, O., Hughes, M., Romaniuk, D., & Mastrilli, P. (2019). Designing virtual gaming simulations. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 32, 8-12. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2019.03.008
Vogelsang, L., & Besse, C. (2019). The PREP Mnemonic: A framework to integrate clinical preparation in nursing education.Teaching and Learning in Nursing, 14(2), 85-87. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.teln.2018.12.002
2018 Publications
Goldsworthy, S., Sears, K., Luctkar-Flude, M., Harder, N., & Wilson-Keates, B. (2018). Gaining momentum through collaboration: Results of a Canadian nursing simulation research think tank. Clinical Simulation In Nursing, 15, 61-64. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2017.09.001
Harder, N. (2018). The value of simulation in health care: The obvious, the tangential, and the obscure. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 15, 73-74.
Harder, N. (2018). Determining the effects of simulation on intercultural competency in undergraduate nursing students. Nurse Educator, 43(1).
Luctkar-Flude, M., Wilson, R., Sears, K., Pulling, C., Hopkins-Rosseel, D., & Jaeger, M. (2018). Development and evaluation of an epidural analgesia workshop for senior nursing students. Journal of Nursing Education, 57(6), 359-365. https://doi.org/10.3928/01484834-20180522-07
Redmond, C., Davies, C., Cornally, D., Adam, E., Daly, O., Fegan, M., & O’Toole, M. (2018). Using reusable learning objects (RLOs) in wound care education: Undergraduate student nurses’ evaluation of their learning gain. Nurse Education Today, 60, 3-10. https://doi.org/10.11124/JBISRIR-2016-003055
Sawhney, M., Wong, M., Luctkar-Flude, M., Jussame, L., Eadie, C., & Wilson, R. (2018). Utilizing simulation to enhance education regarding epidural analgesia to Registered Nurses. Pain Management Nursing,19(3), 246-255. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pmn.2017.10.011
Turner, S., & Harder, N. (2018). Psychological safe environment: A concept analysis.Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 18, 47-55. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2018.02.004
Verkuyl, M., Atack, L., McCulloch, T., Lui, L.,Betts, L., Lapum, J.L., Hughes, M., Mastrilli, P. & Romaniuk, D. (2018). Comparison of Debriefing Methods Following a Virtual Simulation: An Experiment. Journal of Clinical Simulation in Nursing. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2018.03.002.
Verkuyl, M., Lapum, J. L., Hughes, M., McCulloch, T., Liu, L., Mastrilli, P., Romaniuk, D. & Betts, L.(2018). Virtual Gaming Simulation: Exploring Self, Virtual and In-person Debriefing. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 20, 7-14. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2018.04.006.
Verkuyl, M., Romaniuk, D. & Mastrilli, P. (2018). Virtual Gaming Simulation of a Mental Health Assessment: A usability study. Nurse Education in Practice 18(31), 83-87. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nepr.2018.05.007
Watson, N., Tyerman, J., Celestini, A. & Luctkar-Flude, M. (2018). Serious gaming and gamification effectiveness in nursing education: a systematic review. JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports (in review)
2017 Publications
Brien, L.A., Charette, M. & Goudreau, J. (2017). Nursing students’ perceptions of the contribution of high fidelity simulation and clinical placement in a critical care course. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 13(9), 436-441. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2017.05.005
Gordon, R., Flecknell, M., Fournier, T.,…Furlong, K. (2017). Partnering for Patti: Shaping future healthcare teams through simulation-enhanced interprofessional education. Canadian Journal of Respiratory Therapy 53(4), 81-87
Lioce, L., & Graham, L. (2017). Call to action: Ethical awareness in healthcare simulation. Journal of Nursing & Healthcare, 2(2), 1-5.
Luctkar-Flude, M, Wilson-Keates, B., Tyerman, J., Larocque, M., & Brown, C.A. (2017). Comparing instructor-led versus student-led simulation facilitation methods for novice nursing students. Clinical Simulation In Nursing, 13(6), 264-269. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2017.03.002
Page-Cutrara, K., & Turk, M. (2017). Impact of structured prebriefing on nursing students’ competency performance, clinical judgment and perception of simulation. Nursing Education Today 48, 78-83. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nedt.2016.09.012
Tyerman, J., Luctkar-Flude, M., Graham, L., Coffey, S.& Olsen-Lynch, E. (2017). Pre-simulation preparation and briefing practices for healthcare professionals and students: a systematic review protocol. JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports, 14(8), p. 80-89. https://doi.org/10.11124/JBISRIR-2016-003055
Verkuyl, M., Lapum, J., St-Amant, O., Betts, L., Hughes, M. (2017). An Exploration of Debriefing in Virtual Simulation. Journal of Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 13(11), 591–594. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2017.08.002
Verkuyl, M., Romaniuk, D., Atack, L., & Mastrilli, P. (2017). A virtual gaming simulation for pediatric nursing care: An experiment. Journal of Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 139 (5), 238–244. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2017.02.004
Verkuyl, M. & Mastrilli, P. (2017). Virtual Simulations in Nursing Education: A Scoping Review. Journal of Nursing & Health Sciences 3(2), 39-47.
2016 Publications
Carson, P., & Harder, N. (2016). Simulation use within the classroom: Recommendations from the literature. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 12, (10), 429-437. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2016.03.009
Cobbett, S., & Snelgrove-Clarke, E. (2016). Virtual versus face-to-face clinical simulation in relation to student knowledge, anxiety, and self-confidence in maternal-newborn nursing: A randomized controlled trial. Nursing Education Today, 45, 179-184. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nedt.2016.08.004
Cobbett, S., Redmond, S., LeBlanc, A., MacNaughton-Doucet, L., Edgecombe, N., & Helpard, H. (2016). Online dementia education: Cultivating nursing students’ comprehension, application and critical thinking skills. Perspectives (Gerontological Nursing Association (Canada)) 39(1),7.
Luctkar-Flude, M., Hopkins-Rosseel, D., Jones-Hiscock, C., Pulling, C., Gauthier, J., Knapp, A., Pinchin, S., & Brown, C.A. (2016). Interprofessional infection control education using standardized patients for nursing, medical and physiotherapy students. Journal of Research in Interprofessional Education, 2, 25-31. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.xjep.2016.03.004
Read, E.K., Vallevand, A., & Farrell, R.M. (2016). Evaluation of veterinary student surgical skills preparation for ovariohysterectomy using simulators: A pilot study. Journal of Veterinary Medicine Education, 43(2), 190-213. https://doi.org/10.3138/jvme.0815-138R1
Spurr, K., Dechman, G., Lackie, K., & Gilbert, R. (2016). Creation of a Tool for Assessing Knowledge in Evidence-Based Decision-Making in Practicing Health Care Providers. Journal of Continuing Education in the Health Professions 36(3):164-170. https://doi.org/10.1097/CEH.0000000000000083
Tyerman, J., Luctkar-Flude, M., Graham, L., Coffee, S., & Olsen-Lynch, E. (2016). Presimulation preparation and briefing practices for healthcare professionals and students: A systematic review protocol. JBI Database of Systematic Reviews & Implementation Reports, 14(8), 80-89.
Verkuyl, M., Atack, L., Mastrilli, P., & Romaniuk, D. (2016). Virtual gaming to develop students’ pediatric nursing skills: A usability test. Nurse Education Today, 46, 81-85. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.nedt.2016.08.024
Warren, J., Lukewich, J., Luctkar-Flude, M., & Godfrey, C. (2016). What is the effectiveness of high fidelity simulation based education in nurse practitioner programs: A systematic review. Nurse Education Today, 46, 99-108. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.nedt.2016.08.023
2015 Publications
Ginsburg, L.R., Tregunno, D., Norton, P.G., Smee, S., De Vries, I., Sebok, S., Van DenKerkhof, E., Luctkar-Flude, M., & Medves, J. (2015). Development and testing of an OSCE to assess socio-cultural dimensions of patient safety competency. BMJ Quality and Safety, 24(3), 188-194. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjqs-2014-003277
Joyal, K., Katz, C., Harder, N., & Dean, H. (2015). Interprofessional education using simulation of an overnight inpatient ward shift. Journal of Interprofessional Care, 29(3). https://doi.org/10.3109/13561820.2014.944259
Landeen, J., Pierazzo, J., Akhtar-Danesh, N., Baxter, P.E., van Eijk, S., & Evers, C. (2015). Exploring student and faculty perceptions of clinical simulation: A Q-sort study. Journal of Nursing Education, 54(9), 485-491. https://doi.org/10.3928/01484834-20150814-02
Luctkar-Flude, M., Pulling, C., Tyerman, J., Wilson-Keates, B., Larocque, M., & Yorke, J. (2015). Introduction of unresponsive patient simulation scenarios into an undergraduate nursing health assessment course. Journal of Nursing Education, 54(5), 281-285. https://doi.org/3928/01484834-20150417-06
Morgan, P, Tregunno, D., Brydges, R., Pittini, R., Tarshish, J., Kerick, M., De Sousa, S. (2015). Using Situation Awareness Global Assessment Technique (SAGAT) for Interdisciplinary Obstetrical Team Training using High-Fidelity Simulation. Journal of Interprofessional Care, 29 (1), 13-9.
Page-Cutrara, K. (2015). Prebriefing in nursing simulation: A concept analysis. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 11(7), 335-340. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2015.05.001
2014 Publications
Galbraith, A., Harder, N., Macomber, C., Roe, E., & Roethlisberger, K. (2014). Design and implementation of an interprofessional death notification simulation. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 10, e95-e102. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2013.08.003
Luctkar-Flude, M., Baker, C., Hopkins-Rosseel, D., Pulling, C., McGraw, R., Medves, J., Krause, A., & Brown, C.A. (2014). Development and evaluation of an interprofessional simulation-based learning module on infection control skills. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 10(8), 395-405. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eens.2014.03.003
Page-Cutrara, K. (2014). Use of prebriefing in nursing simulation: A literature review. Journal of Nursing Education, 53. https://doi.org/10.3928/01484834-20140211-07
Sears, K., Godfrey, C.M., Luctkar-Flude, M., Ginsburg, L., Tregunno, D., & Ross-White, A. (2014). Measuring competence in healthcare learners and healthcare professionals by comparing self-assessment with objective structured clinical examinations: a systematic review. JBI Database of Systematic Reviews & Implementation Reports, 12(11), 221-272.
Stanyon, W., Goodman, W., & Whitehouse, M. (2014). Using simulation to educate police about mental illness: A collaborative initiative. Gateways: International Journal of Community Research and Engagement, 7, 52-66.
Tregunno, D., Luctkar-Flude, M., Sears, K., & Medves, J. (2014). Enhancing Registered Nurse Job Readiness and Patient Safety Outcomes Through Clinical Simulation. Final Report to the Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities, Productivity and Innovation Fund.
2013 Publications
Harder, N., Ross, C., & Paul, P. (2013). Instructor comfort level in high-fidelity simulation. Nurse Education Today, 3, 1242-1245. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nedt.2012.09.003
Harder, N., Paul, P., & Ross, C. (2013). Student perspective of roles assignment in high fidelity simulation: An ethnographic study. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 9(9), e329-e334. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2012.09.003
Luctkar-Flude, M., Baker, C., Medves, J., Tsai, E., Phalen, L., Goyer, M.C., & Krause, A. (2013). Evaluating an interprofessional pediatrics module using simulation. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 9, e163-e169. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2011.11.008
Luctkar-Flude, M., Pulling, C., Larocque, M., Flude, S., & Yorke, J. (2013). Evaluating a virtual intravenous pump e-learning module: Effects on nursing student confidence, satisfaction and performance. In M. Hamada (Ed.). E-Learning: New Technology Applications and Future Trends. Nova Publishers: Hauppauge NY.
Nielsen, B., & Harder, N. (2013). Causes of student anxiety during simulation: What the literature says. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 9(11), e507-e512. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2013.03.003
2012 Publications
Killam, L.A., & Heerschap, C. (2012). Challenges to student learning in the clinical setting: A qualitative descriptive study. Nurse Education Today, 33(6). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nedt.2012.10.008
Luctkar-Flude, M., Pulling, C., & Larocque, M. (2012). Ending infusion confusion: Evaluating a virtual intravenous pump educational module. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 8, e39-e48. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2010.06.001
2011 Publications
Luctkar-Flude, M., Wilson-Keates, B., & Larocque, M. (2011). Evaluating human simulators and standardized patients in an undergraduate nursing health assessment course. Nurse Education Today, 32(4), 448-452.
Morgan PJ, Tregunno D, Pittini R, Tarshis J, Regehr G, Haley MF, DeSousa S, Kurrek M, Ryzynski A, Milne K. (2011). Determination of the Psychometric Properties of a Behavioural Marking System for Obstetrical Team Training Using High-Fidelity Simulation. BMJ Quality and Safety published online 12 October 2011, https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjqs-2011-000296.
2010 Publications
Garrett, B.M., MacPhee, M., & Jackson, C. (2010). High-fidelity patient simulation: Considerations for effective learning. Nursing Education Perspectives, 31(5), 309-313.
Luctkar-Flude, M., Baker, C., Pulling, C., McGraw, R., Dagnone, D., & Turner, C. (2010). Evaluating an undergraduate interprofessional simulation-based educational module: Communication, teamwork and confidence performing cardiac resuscitation skills. Advances in Medical Education and Practice, 1, 59-66.
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