Simulation learning: an innovative interprofessional training activity on the management of dysphagia

Interprofessional patient simulations are an emerging pedagogical approach that is increasingly being used in the education of health professionals. Although the benefits of patient simulations have been widely documented in the fields of medicine and nursing, few studies have explored the potential of this approach in educating future dietitians. This article describes 4 patient simulations, including 2 interprofessional simulations, focused on the management of dysphagia, which were carried out as part of an Honours Bachelor in Nutrition Sciences program and discusses the potential merits of this teaching method in educating future dietitians.