Tag team approach in healthcare simulation: A scoping review

IF 2.5 Q2 NURSING

Teaching and Learning in Nursing Pub Date : 2026-10-01 Epub Date: 2026-07-20 DOI:10.1016/j.teln.2026.06.025

Danielle M. Schievelbein PhD, Alyssa R. Zweifel PhD, Cori J. Heier PhD, Megan R. Watson MS, Allyson M. Stromer MS

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Abstract

Background

The amount of time and cost it takes to run simulations has always been a topic in healthcare education. Recent research has discussed the use of a Tag Team Approach (TTA) in simulation-based education, which offers the ability to complete simulations in large classrooms.

Objectives

A scoping review was completed to identify current practices in utilizing the TTA in simulation-based education. This review aims to answer the following questions regarding the TTA in education: 1) What is the impact on learners when utilizing TTA as an active learning tool for healthcare education? and 2) What are current practices in utilizing TTA in simulation-based education?

Methods

A comprehensive review of the literature was completed using a systematic scoping approach following a five-stage methodological framework by Arksay and O’Malley (2005). Databases searched included Cumulated Index in Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL), PubMed, EbscoHost, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library using the terms tag team simulation, tag team approach, tag team healthcare simulation, and tag team in the classroom. Articles written in English, peer-reviewed, and published from 2015 and beyond were included and documented in an evidence-based table.

Results

Eight articles were selected for review. Currently, the TTA is not widely used within simulation-based education; however, the literature shows how it impacts engagement and student satisfaction. In addition, student and instructor feedback provided information on the benefits of using TTA; however, the number of students per group is still under debate.

Conclusions

TTA has the ability to enhance engagement for all participants involved in simulation-based education, as well as promote critical thinking and clinical judgment for learners. More rigorous research regarding the impact of TTA as an effective simulation delivery method is needed. In addition, research should be conducted to determine how TTA can impact simulation-based learning in all healthcare disciplines.

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医疗保健模拟中的标签团队方法：范围审查

运行模拟所需的时间和成本一直是医疗保健教育中的一个话题。最近的研究讨论了在基于模拟的教育中使用Tag Team方法（TTA），该方法提供了在大型教室中完成模拟的能力。目的完成了一项范围审查，以确定当前在基于模拟的教育中利用TTA的做法。本研究旨在回答以下问题：1)在医疗保健教育中，将学习技巧作为一种主动学习工具，对学习者有何影响？2)目前在基于模拟的教育中使用TTA的做法是什么？方法Arksay和O 'Malley（2005）采用系统的范围划分方法，按照五阶段方法框架完成了文献的全面回顾。使用标签团队模拟、标签团队方法、标签团队医疗保健模拟和课堂上的标签团队，检索的数据库包括护理和联合健康文献累积索引（CINAHL）、PubMed、EbscoHost、Web of Science和Cochrane图书馆。2015年及以后发表的经同行评审的英文文章被纳入并记录在循证表中。结果共选择8篇文章进行综述。目前，TTA并没有广泛应用于基于模拟的教育；然而，文献显示了它是如何影响参与度和学生满意度的。此外，学生和教师的反馈提供了使用TTA的好处的信息；然而，每个小组的学生人数仍在争论中。结论stta有能力提高所有参与模拟教育的参与者的参与度，并促进学习者的批判性思维和临床判断。需要对TTA作为一种有效的模拟传递方法的影响进行更严格的研究。此外，应该进行研究，以确定TTA如何影响所有医疗保健学科中基于模拟的学习。

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Teaching and Learning in Nursing NURSING-

CiteScore

2.60

自引率

10.50%

发文量

119

审稿时长

37 days

期刊介绍： Teaching and Learning in Nursing is the Official Journal of the National Organization of Associate Degree Nursing. The journal is dedicated to the advancement of Associate Degree Nursing education and practice, and promotes collaboration in charting the future of health care education and delivery. Topics include: - Managing Different Learning Styles - New Faculty Mentoring - Legal Issues - Research - Legislative Issues - Instructional Design Strategies - Leadership, Management Roles - Unique Funding for Programs and Faculty