Category: Ahrq

Etym. hybrid (n.) “a product of two heterogeneous things” emerged c. 1850. Etym. simulation (n.) noun of action from past participle stem of simulare “imitate,” from stem of similis “like.” Meaning “a model or mock-up for purposes of experiment or training” is from 1954. Definition The union of two or more modalities of simulation with… Continue reading Hybrid Simulation

Etym. factor (n.) Sense of “circumstance producing a result” is attested by 1816, from the mathematical sense. Definition The discipline or science of studying the interaction between humans and systems and technology; it includes, but is not limited to, principles and applications in the areas of human engineering, personnel selection, training, life support, job performance… Continue reading Human Factors

Etym. fidelity (n.) early 15c., “faithfulness, devotion,” from Middle French fidélité (15c.), from Latin fidelitatem (nominative fidelitas) “faithfulness, adherence, trustiness,” from fidelis “faithful, true, trusty, sincere,” from fides “faith.” From 1530s as “faithful adherence to truth or reality;” specifically of sound reproduction from 1878. Etym. simulation (n.) noun of action from past participle stem of… Continue reading High-Fidelity Simulation

Etym. fidelity (n.) early 15c., “faithfulness, devotion,” from Middle French fidélité (15c.), from Latin fidelitatem (nominative fidelitas) “faithfulness, adherence, trustiness,” from fidelis “faithful, true, trusty, sincere,” from fides “faith.” From 1530s as “faithful adherence to truth or reality;” specifically of sound reproduction from 1878. Etym. simulator (n.) 1835, of persons, from Latin simulator “a copier,… Continue reading High-Fidelity Simulator

Etym. simulation (n.) noun of action from past participle stem of simulare “imitate,” from stem of similis “like.” Meaning “a model or mock-up for purposes of experiment or training” is from 1954. Definition A technique that creates a situation or environment to allow persons to experience a representation of a real health care event for… Continue reading Health Care Simulation

Etym. (adj.) “pertaining to the sense of touch,” 1890, from Greek haptikos “able to come into contact with,” from haptein “to fasten.” Definition In health care simulation, refers to devices that providing tactile feedback to the user. Haptics can be used to simulate touching, palpating an organ, or body part, and the cutting, tearing, or… Continue reading Haptic (Haptics)

Etym. genitourinary (adj.) of or relating to the genital and urinary organs or functions. genitals (n.) “reproductive organs,” especially the external sexual organs, late 14c. Compare Genitalia. Definition A Genitourinary Teaching Associate (GUTA) is an individual trained to teach the techniques and protocol for performing the gender-specific physical examination to learners, using himself or herself… Continue reading Gynecological / Genitourinary Teaching Associate (GTA, GUTA, MUTA)

Etym. guide (v.) late 14c., “to lead, direct, conduct,” from Old French guider “to guide, lead, conduct” (14c.), earlier guier, from Frankish *witan “show the way” or a similar Germanic source. Etym. reflection (n.) Of the mind, from 1670s. Meaning “remark made after turning back one’s thought on some subject” is from 1640s. Definition The… Continue reading Guided Reflection

Etym. functional (adj.) 1630s, “pertaining to function or office,” from function (n.) + -al (1), or from Medieval Latin functionalis. Meaning “utilitarian” is by 1864. Related: Functionally; functionality. Etym. fidelity (n) early 15c., “faithfulness, devotion,” from Middle French fidélité (15c.), from Latin fidelitatem (nominative fidelitas) “faithfulness, adherence, trustiness,” from fidelis “faithful, true, trusty, sincere,” from… Continue reading Functional Fidelity

Etym. From 1660s in the meaning “particular state” (as in Frame of mind, 1711). Frame of reference is 1897. Definition The perspectives through which individuals interpret new information and experiences for the purpose of decisionmaking; frames are formed through previous experiences and can be based on knowledge, attitudes, feelings, goals, rules, and/or perceptions. The mindset… Continue reading Frame(s)