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Debriefing Assessment for Simulation in Healthcare (DASH)

The DASH is a 20-item observer-rated instrument measuring the quality of debriefing—the structured, facilitated reflection following a healthcare simulation activity. Developed by Rudolph, Simon, and Raemer in 2006 at Massachusetts General Hospital, the DASH evaluates the debriefing facilitator's ability to create a psychological safety environment, elicit reflection on events, establish learning objectives, and foster insight into clinical decision-making. The scale is widely used in medical and nursing education to assess the fidelity and effectiveness of simulation-based learning experiences.

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  1. Rudolph, J. W., Simon, R., Dufresne, R. L., & Raemer, D. B. (2006). There's no such thing as 'nonjudgmental' debriefing: A theory and method for debriefing with good judgment. Simul Healthc 1(1): 49–55. DOI: 10.1097/01266021-200600110-00006
  2. Cheng, A., Grant, V., Currie, G., Hecker, K., Driller, J., & Robinson, T. (2014). Manikin-based simulation for rapid sequence induction course: Experience with a mixed interprofessional and prior experience audience. Acad Emerg Med 19(5): 627–638. DOI: 10.1111/j.1553-2712.2012.01367.x

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ScholarGateDASH (Debriefing Assessment for Simulation in Healthcare). Retrieved 2026-06-04 from https://scholargate.app/en/health-education/simulation-debriefing-quality