Collaboration and research
The PCH simulation team is proud to coordinate the online WA Health Simulation Interest Group (SiG) monthly to discuss emerging topics in simulation education.
Please email our team to learn more.
The PCH team is also proud to be a founding member of SimPAC (Paediatric Australasian Collaborative for Simulation).
This group brings together Paediatric Simulation Educators to collaborate on Research and Professional development. Please email us if you are interested in joining this group.
Publications
Cooper A, Iten R, Leslie GD, Barrett D, Lane M, Mould J, Hamsanathan P, Stokes S, Falconer P, Wood M, Cheesman S, Gill FJ. Using clinical simulation to assess a new paediatric ESCALATION system education package: Empirical research mixed methods. Nurs Open. 2024 Feb;11(2):e2100. doi: 10.1002/nop2.2100.
Willmott J, Mould J. Health professionals' perception of patient safety culture in acute hospitals: an integrative review. Aust Health Rev. 2018 Aug;42(4):387-394. doi: 10.1071/AH16274.
Talbot J et al. Practical strategies to maximise medical simulation learning with minimal resources. Arch Dis Chil (2026-01-28). doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/archdischild-2025-329360
Conference presentations
ANZAHPE 2025:
Volkman T. How does your education team safely address Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion representation? Lessons from a review of Paediatric Simulation education curriculum
Griffiths K. Barrett D. Talbot J. Sharp L. Vigolo R. Best H. An ESCAPE from the norm – Engaging Simulation for Clinicians’ Active Participation in Education
Simulation Australasia 2025:
Talbot J. Volkman T. Harnessing Generative Artificial Intelligence to Enhance Low Fidelity Paediatric Sim Education
IPSS 2026:
Volkman T. Developing a safe co-design strategy for paediatric simulation content addressing Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Volkman T, Talbot J. Building a community of practice and research collaborative in Australasia: the how, the why and the future
SESAM 2026:
Volkman T. Talbot J. Research Prioritisation in Paediatric Simulation Study: Establishing the Research Priorities of Paediatric Simulation Educators across Australia and New Zealand
International conference of emergency medicine 2026:
Sharp L. Creation of a paediatric medical emergencies course at a tertiary paediatric centre for clinicians working in outer metro and rural locations
Sharp L. Hocus POCUS – How to integrate the magic of ultrasound into your medical education simulations