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Table 3 A well-established culture for simulation was crucial for scaling up simulation-based activities

From: Exploring health service preparation for the COVID-19 crisis utilizing simulation-based activities in a Norwegian hospital: a qualitative case study

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Sub-theme

Theme

Driving factors

We have focused on what is it we can use simulation to help with (which settings?) (ID- 5)

Long experience with simulation

A well-established culture for simulation was crucial for scaling up SBA during the crisis

I think we had an advantage because our basic system (for using simulation) was in place.. we did not need to establish a new basic system. (ID- 7)

We are so integrated with simulation training at the XXX hospital that this is what we use when something is difficult. We have even used simulation to learn how to avoid conflicts. It is integrated as part of a toolbox that you can use for all sorts of weird things. (ID-8)

Top-down anchoring of simulation/ managers see the benefit of simulation-based activities

… XXX got XXX sewing-team to sew face masks and they used reusable infection coats to practice with… eh so they managed to respond to the challenges (lack of PPE) there and then (ID-6)

Pro-active and creative simulation enthusiasts in the wards/departments

  1. ID-number refers to different participants. SBA Simulation-based activities