Faculty experiences and perceptions of interprofessional co-debriefing: An exploratory qualitative study

TY - JOUR

T1 - Faculty experiences and perceptions of interprofessional co-debriefing

T2 - An exploratory qualitative study

AU - Kumar, Prashant

AU - Groom, Olivia

AU - Paterson, Stephen

AU - McGowan, Neil

AU - Allan, Russell

AU - Sharp, Kathryn

AU - Somerville, Susan

N1 - Publisher Copyright: © 2026 International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning

PY - 2026/6

Y1 - 2026/6

N2 - Background: Interprofessional co-debriefing (ICPD) is increasingly used in simulation-based education, yet little is known about the sociocultural dynamics shaping faculty experience. This study explored how faculty experiences IPCD and how hierarchy is perceived and navigated. Methods: A qualitative study using semi-structured interviews was conducted with 30 UK-based simulation educators experienced in IPCD. Data were analyzed using reflexive thematic analysis informed by constructivist and constructionist paradigms. Results: Four themes were identified: hierarchy, relationships, legitimizing inclusion, and faculty development. IPCD was perceived as valuable but effortful, with benefits contingent on relational trust and active management of hierarchy and voice. Conclusion: IPCD represents a negotiated social practice whose value depends on how intentionally it is designed, supported and enacted within local contexts.

AB - Background: Interprofessional co-debriefing (ICPD) is increasingly used in simulation-based education, yet little is known about the sociocultural dynamics shaping faculty experience. This study explored how faculty experiences IPCD and how hierarchy is perceived and navigated. Methods: A qualitative study using semi-structured interviews was conducted with 30 UK-based simulation educators experienced in IPCD. Data were analyzed using reflexive thematic analysis informed by constructivist and constructionist paradigms. Results: Four themes were identified: hierarchy, relationships, legitimizing inclusion, and faculty development. IPCD was perceived as valuable but effortful, with benefits contingent on relational trust and active management of hierarchy and voice. Conclusion: IPCD represents a negotiated social practice whose value depends on how intentionally it is designed, supported and enacted within local contexts.

KW - Co-debriefing

KW - Co-facilitation

KW - Debriefing

KW - Hierarchy

KW - Interprofessional

KW - Qualitative

KW - Simulation

UR - https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105038419245

U2 - 10.1016/j.ecns.2026.101963

DO - 10.1016/j.ecns.2026.101963

M3 - Article

AN - SCOPUS:105038419245

SN - 1876-1399

VL - 115

JO - Clinical Simulation in Nursing

JF - Clinical Simulation in Nursing

M1 - 101963

ER -