Increasing situation awareness in healthcare through real-time simulation

Research into real-time simulation applications outside of manufacturing environments has extended to sociotechnical systems such as healthcare over the past decade, where a number published studies have demonstrated proof-of-concept models for near-future resource planning. Using decision-support systems, people take decisions supported by output simulations. However frameworks abstract human intervention an “external decision-maker,” with little regard complexities underlying decision-making constructs, and how design development can impact quality decision-support. One construct is situation awareness (SA), which precursor decision-making. It dynamic state knowledge about unfolding; one approach enhancing provision appropriate information. We argue that design, implementation should be focused at interface between This integrative literature review proposes SA framework integrating technical perspective simulation, support understanding cognitive needs users alongside details during process. The implications usefulness usability tools are discussed application Emergency Departments.