Table 6. Debriefing guide.

PEARLS = Promoting Excellence and Reflective Learning in Simulation

Debriefing Guide
Stage	Discussion Prompts
Reactions	“How did that feel?” “How do you feel?” “What are your overall reactions?”
Description	“Can someone summarize the events of the simulation for us?” “What are the main events of this case?” “What was going on with the patient in this case?”
Analysis	With the PEARLS method, instructors may select a variety of different debriefing methods ranging from learner self-assessment to focused facilitation to facilitator-provided information based on the time, rationale and content being addressed. While the topics covered should directly tie back to the learning objectives of the case, if additional questions or concerns not addressed in the objectives are raised by the learners these can be explored too depending on time constraints.
Summary	“I’d like to end the debrief session by having everyone tell me a take-away they learned from today’s session.” “What are some key learning points you learned today?” “What are you going to do differently in the future because of today’s session?”