Education Research: Simulation-based Interventions in Acute Stroke Care From Symptom Onset to Acute Treatment

Neurology Education (10/29/25) Ajmi, Soffien Chadli; Tysland, Thomas Bailey; Volbers, Bastian

A recent review examined simulation-based interventions in acute stroke care to identify any research gaps and suggest future directions for simulations. The scoping review, which included 59 studies, highlighted a variety of objectives — including system improvement, education, technical skills, research, and diagnostics — and techniques such as role-playing, task trainers, 3D printing, and virtual reality. The review found gaps in data regarding competency assessment, continuing education, and specific scenarios, including intracerebral hemorrhage, prehospital applications, and remote delivery. Most studies focused on short-term outcomes from single simulation sessions, with limited reporting on patient-related results and inadequate details on simulation conduct, which hindered the ability to assess long-term effectiveness. The researchers call for more rigorous study designs, standardized reporting, and exploration of underused simulation applications to better evaluate and enhance the impact of simulation training in clinical stroke care.

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