Category: Ahrq

Etym. discrete (adj.) mid-14c., “morally discerning, prudent, circumspect,” from Old French discret “discreet, sensible, intelligent, wise,” from Latin discretus “separated, distinct;” in Medieval Latin, “discerning, careful;” past participle of discernere “distinguish.” Meaning “separate, distinct” in English is late 14c. Etym. simulation (n.) noun of action from past participle stem of simulare “imitate,” from stem of… Continue reading Discrete Simulation (Discrete-Event Simulation)

Etym. determinism (n.) 1876 in general sense of “doctrine that everything happens by a necessary causation,” from French déterminisme; deterministic (adj.) 1874, from determinist (see determinism) + -ic. Definition Pertaining to a process, model, or variable whose outcome, result, or value does not depend on chance (Department of Defense Modeling and Simulation Glossary). Contrast with:… Continue reading Deterministic

Etym. deliberate (adj.) 15th century Middle English, from Latin deliberatus, past participle of deliberare to consider carefully, perhaps alteration of *delibrare, from de- + libra scale, pound. Etym. practice (n.) 14th century Middle English practisen, from Middle French practiser, from Medieval Latin practizare, alteration of practicare, from practica practice, noun, from Late Latin practice, from… Continue reading Deliberate Practice

Etym. debrief “obtain information (from someone) at the end of a mission,” 1945, from de- + brief (v.). Related: Debriefed; debriefing. Definition The individual who facilitates a debriefing session and is knowledgeable and skilled in performing appropriate, structured, and psychologically safe debriefing sessions (Fanning & Gaba, 2007). The person who leads participants through the debriefing.… Continue reading Debriefer

Etym. debrief “obtain information (from someone) at the end of a mission,” 1945, from de- + brief (v.). Related: Debriefed; debriefing. Definition (noun) A formal, collaborative, reflective process within the simulation learning activity. An activity that follows a simulation experience and led by a facilitator. (verb) To conduct a session after a simulation event where… Continue reading Debrief (Debriefing)

Etym. cue (n.) “stage direction,” 1550s, from Q, which was used 16c., 17c. in stage plays to indicate actors’ entrances, probably as an abbreviation of Latin quando “when” or a similar Latin adverb. Definition To provide information during the simulation that helps the participant progress through the activity to achieve stated objectives (modified from National… Continue reading Cueing

Etym. late 14c., from Late Latin confoederatus “leagued together,” past participle of confoederare “to unite by a league,” from com- “with, together.” Definition An individual(s) who, during the course of the clinical scenario, provides assistance locating and/or troubleshooting equipment. This individual(s) may provide support for participants in the form of ‘help available’, e.g. ‘nurse in… Continue reading Confederate

Etym. conceptual (adj.) 1820, “pertaining to mental conception” (there is an isolated use from 1662), from Medieval Latin conceptualis, from Latin conceptus” a collecting, gathering, conceiving,” past participle of concipere. Related: Conceptualism; conceptualist. Etym. fidelity (n.) early 15c., “faithfulness, devotion,” from Middle French fidélité (15c.), from Latin fidelitatem (nominative fidelitas) “faithfulness, adherence.” Definition In health… Continue reading Conceptual Fidelity

Etym. computer (n.) 1640s, “one who calculates,” agent noun from Compute (v.). Meaning “calculating machine” (of any type) is from 897; in modern use, “programmable digital electronic computer” 1945 under this name; theoretical from 1937, as Turing machine). NIAC (1946) usually is considered the first. Etym. simulation (n.) noun of action from past participle stem… Continue reading C omputer-Based Simulation

Etym. Meaning “to prepare (someone) for an exam.” Related: Coached; coaching. Definition A method of directing or instructing a person or group of people in order to achieve a goal or goals, develop a specifi c skill or skills, or develop a competency or competencies. (International Nursing Association for Simulation and Clinical Learning, 2011)