Christiane Wissing

With the method of simulation games, learners can immerse themselves in a complex situation from their professional field. In a protected environment, they can test their knowledge and various competencies. In eight scenarios, readers gain insights into the planning, design, and execution of simulation games. The process of designing each simulation game is examined in detail, discussing the advantages and disadvantages as well as pitfalls and challenges. By simulating a practical situation, learners receive a realistic insight into various problems and contexts in the nursing and healthcare sector, experiencing the consequences of decisions in real time. This makes the processes of role identification and professional self-understanding tangible and constructively supported. Additionally, looking beyond one's own field into other disciplines and empathizing with other professional groups is encouraged, thereby improving interdisciplinary collaboration within the team.