Framework for a customised approach to simulated practice learning design

The 'Framework for a Customised Approach to Simulated Practice Learning Design' provides support for users to design simulated practice learning based on stakeholder needs, while ensuring feasibility and sustainability. Using a collaborative approach, the framework and its supporting guide supports users to prepare students for clinical practice through targeted learning that bridges theory and practice, addressing quality through simulation guidelines and Professional, Statutory, Regulatory Standards. It does this through a simple four step approach - step 1: identifying purpose, step 2: defining scope, step 3: writing learning outcomes, and step 4: designing SPL.

Demonstrating rigour, the framework was created through the integration of educational theories, critical insights, empirical evidence, and literature on simulated practice learning. With its underpinning pragmatist methodology, it aims to be adapted according to user needs, encouraging flexibility in its adoption. Although it is primarily designed for undergraduate nursing programmes in a University setting, the author encourages scalability to other settings and professional groups.