Case Study: Sheffield Hallam University creates placement-ready clinicians with Oxford Medical Simulation

Sheffield Hallam University cuts staffing time and estate costs by 74% with Oxford Medical Simulation

Sheffield Hallam University, a major provider of nursing education, faced a challenge when the COVID-19 pandemic made its crucial clinical placements unfeasible for students. The university needed an immediate solution to provide practical, experiential learning to ensure its nursing graduates remained placement-ready. They turned to Oxford Medical Simulation and its virtual simulation platform to address this critical need.

Oxford Medical Simulation provided a virtual solution that allowed students to practice clinical skills in an immersive, high-fidelity environment. Students could repeat scenarios independently or participate in facilitated group sessions. The implementation resulted in a 74% reduction in staffing time and estate costs, accommodated almost double the number of learners per session compared to face-to-face simulation, and nearly 2,000 sessions were conducted. Most importantly, it preserved the quality of education and ensured students could graduate with the necessary practical experience.

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