TY - JOUR
T1 - Simulation as a key training method for inculcating public health leadership skills
T2 - a mixed methods study
AU - Dopelt, Keren
AU - Shevach, Itamar
AU - Vardimon, Ofek Eliad
AU - Czabanowska, Katarzyna
AU - De Nooijer, Jascha
AU - Otok, Robert
AU - Leighton, Lore
AU - Bashkin, Osnat
AU - Duplaga, Mariusz
AU - Levine, Hagai
AU - MacLeod, Fiona
AU - Malowany, Maureen
AU - Okenwa-Emegwa, Leah
AU - Zelber-Sagi, Shira
AU - Davidovitch, Nadav
AU - Barach, Paul
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
Copyright © 2023 Dopelt, Shevach, Vardimon, Czabanowska, De Nooijer, Otok, Leighton, Bashkin, Duplaga, Levine, MacLeod, Malowany, Okenwa-Emegwa, Zelber-Sagi, Davidovitch and Barach.
PY - 2023
Y1 - 2023
N2 - Background: Successful management of public health challenges requires developing and nurturing leadership competencies. We aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of training simulations to assess public health leadership and decision-making competencies during emergencies as an effective learning and training method. Methods: We examined the effects of two simulation scenarios on public health school students in terms of their experience (compared to face-to-face learning) and new skills acquired for dealing with similar emergent situations in the future. A mixed-methods design included developing a validated and pre-tested questionnaire with open-and closed-ended questions that examined the simulation impact and the degree of student satisfaction with the conditions in which it was conducted. Semi-structured in-depth interviews were conducted with the students after going through the simulations. The questionnaire results were evaluated using descriptive analytics. The interviews were analyzed using thematic analyses. All data were collected during June 2022. Results: The questionnaire results indicate that students strengthened their interpersonal communication skills and learned about the importance of listening to the opinions of others before formulating their positions. Four themes emerged from 16 in-depth interviews, according to Kolb’s experimental learning cycle. Students emphasized the effectiveness of experiential learning versus traditional classroom learning. The simulation scenarios were felt to realistically convey critical issues regarding leadership, decision-making, and teamwork challenges. They effectively conveyed the importance of building a culture of conducting substantive and respectful discussions. Conclusion: Simulation is a powerful pedagogical training tool for public health leadership competencies. Simulations were seen to be advantageous over face-to-face learning in imparting a range of leadership skills and hands-on practice. We recommend integrating simulations in all public health leadership training programs.
AB - Background: Successful management of public health challenges requires developing and nurturing leadership competencies. We aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of training simulations to assess public health leadership and decision-making competencies during emergencies as an effective learning and training method. Methods: We examined the effects of two simulation scenarios on public health school students in terms of their experience (compared to face-to-face learning) and new skills acquired for dealing with similar emergent situations in the future. A mixed-methods design included developing a validated and pre-tested questionnaire with open-and closed-ended questions that examined the simulation impact and the degree of student satisfaction with the conditions in which it was conducted. Semi-structured in-depth interviews were conducted with the students after going through the simulations. The questionnaire results were evaluated using descriptive analytics. The interviews were analyzed using thematic analyses. All data were collected during June 2022. Results: The questionnaire results indicate that students strengthened their interpersonal communication skills and learned about the importance of listening to the opinions of others before formulating their positions. Four themes emerged from 16 in-depth interviews, according to Kolb’s experimental learning cycle. Students emphasized the effectiveness of experiential learning versus traditional classroom learning. The simulation scenarios were felt to realistically convey critical issues regarding leadership, decision-making, and teamwork challenges. They effectively conveyed the importance of building a culture of conducting substantive and respectful discussions. Conclusion: Simulation is a powerful pedagogical training tool for public health leadership competencies. Simulations were seen to be advantageous over face-to-face learning in imparting a range of leadership skills and hands-on practice. We recommend integrating simulations in all public health leadership training programs.
KW - Kolb’s experimental learning
KW - communication skills
KW - ethical dilemma
KW - leadership
KW - simulation
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U2 - 10.3389/fpubh.2023.1202598
DO - 10.3389/fpubh.2023.1202598
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C2 - 37483956
AN - SCOPUS:85165241901
SN - 2296-2565
VL - 11
JO - Frontiers in Public Health
JF - Frontiers in Public Health
M1 - 1202598
ER -