Abstract
Simulation-based training is often used to prepare health practitioners and is increasingly employed to train child welfare workers. This scoping review systematically searched the published and grey literature for studies that evaluated training for child welfare practitioners and used simulation methods that included standardized actors. Three studies met inclusion criteria, all documenting improvement in participants' use of specific skills. Other outcomes were mixed, possibly reflecting the heterogeneity of samples, study methods, measures, training of actors, theoretical frameworks, and content areas. Though results were mostly positive, the small number of studies indicates a substantial need for further research.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 70-93 |
Number of pages | 24 |
Journal | Journal of Public Child Welfare |
Volume | 8 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jan 2014 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- child maltreatment
- child welfare
- scoping review
- simulation
- training
- workforce issues