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
June 6, 2024 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
- Debriefing the SOGI Nursing Module Faculty Interview Study
- Lead: Erin Ziegler (Toronto Metrtopolitan 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)
- Evaluating the NP Essential Skills Virtual Simulation Series
- Lead: Erin Ziegler (Toronto Metropolitan University)
- Evaluating the Wound Care VSGs and V-OSCEs Multi-Site Study
- Lead: Marian Luctkar-Flude (Queen’s University)
- Evaluating the Responding To Racism Virtual Simulations Multi-Site Study
- Lead: Marian Luctkar-Flude (Queen’s University)
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
- A Virtual Debriefing Professional Development Module for Nurse Educators
- Project Leads: Marian Luctkar-Flude (Queen’s University) & Jane Tyerman (University of Ottawa)
- Publication: Luctkar-Flude, M., Silva, A., Killam, L., Ziegler, E., Bruneau, J., & Tyerman, J. (2023). A virtual debriefing professional development module for nurse educators. International Journal of Healthcare Simulation. https://ijohs.com/article/doi/10.54531/WQLC6185
- Health Professional Students’ Experiences with Virtual Simulation
- Project Leads: Laura Killam (Cambrian College) & Erin Ziegler (Toronto Metropolitan University)
- Mentors: Marian Luctkar-Flude (Queen’s University) & Jane Tyerman (University of Ottawa)
- Publication: 7. 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://doi.org/10.54531/kjpu2495
- Virtual Simulation to Teach Mental Health Concepts
- Project Leads: Katherine Timmermans & Frances Cavanagh (Cambrian College)
- Mentors: Marian Luctkar-Flude (Queen’s University) & Laura Killam (Cambrian College)
- Publication: Virtual clinical simulation to teach mental health concepts: A scoping review protocol. JBI Evidence Synthesis, 21(00), 8). https://dx.doi.org/10.11124/JBIES-22-00293
