Tag: Glossary

Etym. 1784, “descent of a Hindu deity,” from Sanskrit. In computer use, it seems to trace to the novel “Snowcrash” (1992) by Neal Stephenson. Definition A graphical representation, typically three-dimensional, of a person capable of relatively complex actions, including facial expression and physical responses, while participating in a virtual simulation-based experience. The user controls the… Continue reading Avatar

Etym. augment (v.) c. 1400, from Old French augmenter “increase, enhance” (14c.), from Late Latin augmentare “to increase,” from Latin augmentum “an increase,” from augere “to increase, make big, enlarge, enrich.” Related: Augmented; augmenting. Etym. reality (n.) 1540s, “quality of being real,” from French réalité and directly Medieval Latin realitatem (nominative realitas); Meaning “real existence,… Continue reading Augmented Reality

Etym. late 14c., from Old French assessor “assistant judge, assessor (in court)” (12c., Modern French assesseur) and directly from Latin assessor “an assistant, aid; an assistant judge.” Definition A person who performs assessment of individuals according to pre-established criteria. Assessors must have specific and substantial training, expertise, and competency in assessment (Dictionary.com).

Etym. advocate (n.) mid-14c., “one whose profession is to plead cases in a court of justice,” a technical term from Roman law. Also in Middle English as “one who intercedes for another,” and “protector, champion, patron.” Etym. inquest (n.) mid-15c., enquery, from enquere (see ‘inquire’). From Latin methodus “way of teaching or going,” from Greek… Continue reading Advocacy and Inquiry

Etym. late 14c., “an overseer, guardian, steward,” from Latin actor “an agent or doer,” also “theatrical player,” from past participle stem of agere. Sense of “one who performs in plays” is 1580s, originally applied to both men and women. Definition • In health care simulation, professional and/or amateur people trained to reproduce the components of… Continue reading Actor

This is a living document and represents the sum of the work at this moment. Terms and definitions will change and be edited, added, or deleted over time. The intent was to be inclusive of the various definitions in use, not to exclude any definitions or areas of health care simulation. This collection ofdefinitions shows… Continue reading There are some key points to keep in mind when looking at this document, because it is not perfect, nor complete.

In January 2013, an international group of simulation experts gathered in Orlando, Florida, U.S.A. to form a working team whose mission was to create a dictionary of terms used in health care simulation. This group recognized a need to compile terms that had been completed by other groups in health care simulation and to add… Continue reading Preface

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The Healthcare Simulation Dictionary is the intellectual property of The Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH). The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) has a license to use and disseminate the work. Each user is granted a royalty-free, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the dictionary in their work. The dictionary may not be changed… Continue reading Healthcare Simulation Dictionary