Lead author: Cynthia L. Foronda
Submitted by: Janice Radway, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

There has been increased focus on the need to combat inequities in healthcare by teaching cultural humility. As SPEs, we know SPs are a fantastic tool to teach this skill. However, this review of literature shows there is a lack of studies published involving the use of simulation to teach cultural humility. The authors point out that “current international simulation standards lack an emphasis on diversity and cultural humility; thus, simulation curricula may be missing this essential component.” The study identified the need for more robust research on the subject. Let’s get cracking.

Read the full article in Clinical Simulation in Nursing here.

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