Participate in the CAN-Sim Research Interest Group!
Due to the number of members expressing interest in exploring research collaborations, CAN-Sim has established a Simulation Research Interest Group. This is a benefit offered to CAN-Sim full members (paid or contributing members) that aims to provide opportunities for collaboration and mentorship.
Upcoming Meetings
Thursday Aug 24, 2023 7:00-8:30 PM EDT (Toronto)
Research Interest Group Benefits
- Monthly meetings
- Multi-site research collaborations
- Mentoring for research design and implementation
- Mentoring for research presentations and publications
- Networking with simulation researchers
Current Research Interest Group Projects
- Evaluating a Faculty Debriefing Module Survey Study
- Lead: Marian Luctkar-Flude (Queen’s University)
- Debriefing the SOGI Nursing Module Faculty Interview Study
- Lead: Erin Ziegler (Ryerson University)
- Debriefing Sensitive Topics in Simulation Study
- Lead: Jane Tyerman (University of Ottawa)
- Student Experiences with Virtual Simulations Scoping Review
- Lead: Laura Killam (Cambrian College)
Completed Research Interest Group Member Projects
- Integrating Virtual Learning Experiences
- Project Leads: Danica MacRae & Mario R. Jara (Austin Community College)
- Mentors: Jane Tyerman (University of Ottawa) & Marian Luctkar-Flude (Queen’s University)
- Publication: 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
- Effectiveness of a Virtual Asynchronous Debriefing Method to Support Clinical Decision Making
- Project Leads: Stephanie Atthill & Deb Witmer (Georgian College)
- Mentors: Marian Luctkar-Flude (Queen’s University) & Jane Tyerman (University of Ottawa)
- Publication: 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
