The latest volume in the Comprehensive Healthcare Simulation series by Springer, Geriatric Simulation, explores advanced practices of working with older adult simulated participants (SPs) to enhance healthcare education. Co-edited by our own SPN Director, Debra Nestel and Deputy Director, Cathy Smith, together with Lisa Sokoloff, and Nemat Alsaba – each a leader in the fields of SP methodology, geriatric emergency medicine, and health professions education – the book serves as a vital resource for educators and clinicians.
As the global population of older adults grows, training healthcare teams to deliver high-quality geriatric care becomes increasingly critical. This book highlights how engaging older adult SPs enriches training through authenticity, deeper learner engagement, and reduced risks of ageism or bias. It also addresses specific challenges of working with older adult SPs, such as accommodating cognitive, physical, and sensory changes, while ensuring their safety and maximizing educational outcomes.
The edited book blends theory with practice and you’ll see diverse scenarios in the table of contents – driving cessation conversations, end of life conversations, talking about life after surgery and much more. For more information see the link: https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-031-65742-9