Post COVID-19 trends in simulation use within diagnostic radiography and radiation therapy education.

The authors developed and deployed an online survey among diagnostic radiography and/or radiation therapy educators with experience in pre-registration training (academic, clinical or combined).The aim of this study was to capture global trends and activity on simulation-based education (SBE) in medical imaging and radiation therapy education. Simulation is a well-established component of medical radiation science training that embraces a wide range of activities and resources all aiming to provide a safe environment in which to practice clinical skills. The survey instrument design was informed by a prior review of the literature, a previous international survey conducted by members of the research team¹ and experience within the research team. It comprised two open and 27 closed questions designed to ascertain data across four domains: type of training environment of the respondent (n=13), access to and use of simulation within the participants’ institution (n=13) and possible future trends in simulation (n=3). Data captured in this study was compared with similar data from Bridge and colleagues previous survey in 2020.¹There is an opportunity for this dataset to add to the evidence base on the evolving landscape of the use of SBE in radiography/radiation therapy education. Such information has the potential to inform future practices and to create best-practice standards in the adoption of simulation-based educational resources and activities in diagnostic radiography and radiation therapy. Reference: Bridge P, Shiner N, Bolderston A, et al. International audit of simulation use in pre-registration medical radiation science training. <em>Radiography (Lond)</em>. Nov 2021;27(4):1172-1178. doi:10.1016/j.radi.2021.06.011