Gurnett, Philip ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0445-0255, Poulter, Damian ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2521-5959, Weldon, Sharon Marie ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5487-5265 and Kneebone, Roger (2025) Exploring suspension of disbelief in healthcare simulation: a scoping review protocol. Journal of Healthcare Simulation. pp. 1-5. ISSN 1559-2332 (Print), 2977-697X (Online) (doi:10.54531/MGKQ9126)

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Abstract

Introduction
Suspension of disbelief (SoD) is a concept that relates to participants in healthcare simulation being willing to suspend their disbelief, being able to accept the unreal elements of a simulation, but still act as if the situation was real, so that they may become immersed in the simulation. However, the evidence to support this commonly used concept is not clear. This protocol sets out the methods to be used to undertake a scoping review of the literature relating to SoD in healthcare simulation.
Methods
A scoping review methodology will be used to undertake a comprehensive database (l: MEDLINE, Psychology and Behavioural Sciences Collection, CINHAL Plus with Full text, APA PsycINFO APAPsycArticles, AMED – The Allied and Complementary Medicine Database and Scopus) literature search focussing on healthcare simulation following the Population, Concept and Context framework (healthcare professionals, SoD, and simulation). Included literature will be assessed using the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool for primary research papers and the Authority, Accuracy, Coverage, Objectivity, Date, Significance checklist for grey literature.
Analysis
Data analysis will be undertaken using thematic analysis and narrative reporting. This work will contribute to the wider understanding of the concept within healthcare simulation. It will help to provide guidance and a focus for future research into the concept..

Item Type:	Article
Additional Information:	The Association for Simulated Practice in Healthcare (ASPiH) has supported the publication of this work through their fee waiver member benefit.
Uncontrolled Keywords:	healthcare simulation, simulation, suspension of disbelief, suspending disbelief, realism,
Subjects:	B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology R Medicine > R Medicine (General) R Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine
Faculty / School / Research Centre / Research Group:	Faculty of Education, Health & Human Sciences Faculty of Education, Health & Human Sciences > Institute for Lifecourse Development Faculty of Education, Health & Human Sciences > Institute for Lifecourse Development > Centre for Professional Workforce Development Faculty of Education, Health & Human Sciences > School of Health Sciences (HEA) Faculty of Education, Health & Human Sciences > School of Human Sciences (HUM)
Last Modified:	26 Aug 2025 14:49
URI:	https://gala.gre.ac.uk/id/eprint/50947

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