Dr. Traci Wolbrink on Healthcare Simulation Behind a Screen

Dr. Traci Wolbrink on Healthcare Simulation Behind a Screen

Season 2. Episode 5

Dr. Traci Wolbrink is an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at Harvard Medical School and an Intensivist at Boston Children's Hospital in the PICU. Traci co-founded OPENPediatrics alongside Dr. Jeffrey Burns. OPENPediatrics is an innovative online platform, aimed to revolutionise paediatric healthcare education globally. OPENpediatrics serves as a collaborative, peer-reviewed resource. Through its interactive features and evidence-based content, OPENPediatrics continues to empower healthcare teams, particularly in resource-limited settings, to deliver optimal care to paediatric patients. OPENpediatrics has over 128,000 registered users, their videos have been viewed over 23 million times and are also used in every country and territory worldwide​.

Dr Traci Wolbrink is a pioneer in the utilisation of escape room concepts in healthcare simulation to innovate medical education. She is well published in regard to gaming theory and the impact on healthcare professionals learning.

Traci has been a critical support in the faculty development and support over the years of the Douglas Starship Simulation Programme. As well as Dr Peter Weinstock, they visit New Zealand regularly to co-facilitate the Douglas Starship Simulation Programme’s three-day faculty development workshop to train new advocacy inquiry debriefers for zone three healthcare simulation courses.

Episode Summary:

Join us on Sim Nurse NZ as Alison, Erin and Marie interview Dr. Traci Wolbrink, a world leading expert in healthcare simulation, about innovative approaches to clinical simulation training conducted remotely. Dr. Wolbrink discusses her role in co-founding OPENPediatrics and pioneering escape room healthcare simulations, exploring how these technologies enhance learning and patient care in a virtual environment. Traci also discusses why healthcare professionals in clinical simulation are poised in the perfect position be innovators in all areas of healthcare with their unique skillsets.

Introduction to clinical simulation behind a screen: Dr. Wolbrink explains the concept of conducting healthcare simulation behind a screen and its benefits for medical education.

Co-founding OPENPediatrics: The origins and impact of OPENPediatrics, an online community and resource hub for pediatric healthcare providers worldwide.

Escape Room Healthcare Simulation: Innovations in the use of escape room concepts for clinical simulation-based education, promoting teamwork, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.

Links and Resources:

OPENPediatrics: https://www.openpediatrics.org/

Boston Children’s Hospital Immersive Design Systems: https://www.childrenshospital.org/clinician-resources/immersive-design-systems

Dr. Traci Wolbrink's Profile, Publications and Research: https://www.childrenshospital.org/directory/traci-wolbrink

Tune in to gain insights from Dr. Traci Wolbrink on the evolution of virtual healthcare simulation and its transformative impact on health professional education and patient care. Don't miss this enlightening episode of Sim Nurse NZ!

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Intro/Outro Music: Fridaze - Lauren Duski