Simulation in Australian Intensive Care Units: A Mixed-Methods Study

You are invited to participate in a research study exploring how simulation is used in Intensive Care Units (ICUs) across Australia. This study is being conducted as part of a PhD at La Trobe University.

Help improve understanding of ICU simulation in Australia, informing future education and training practices.

Phase 1
Participation involves completing a brief online survey (approximately 12–15 minutes). Some participants may also choose to take part in a follow‑up interview. Participation is entirely voluntary.

Are you eligible?
* Currently work in an Australian ICU, AND
* Have been involved in ICU‑based workplace simulation in the past 12 months as either:
*a simulation facilitator, or
*a simulation participant

Further details are available in Survey and the Participant Information and Consent Form.

Ethics Approval Number: HEC26197
Closing Date: 31/12/2026

Phase 2

Facilitators will also be invited to take part in an interview in Phase 2.

Participation involves a semi‑structured interview lasting approximately 45–60 minutes, conducted online at a time convenient to you. Participation is entirely voluntary.

Interest in this interviews can be registered after completion of the survey, by clicking here or via email to J.orchard@latrobe.edu.au

Ethics Approval Number: HEC26197
Closing Date: 31/12/2026