Karryn Lytton

Karryn Lytton is affiliated with James Cook University (JCU) within the College of Medicine and Dentistry. Her work focuses on advancing medical and nursing education through innovative simulation-based training and interprofessional collaboration. She has contributed extensively to curriculum design, clinical skills assessment, and competency development in healthcare education.

Her research interests include simulation in healthcare education, undergraduate medical/nursing training methodologies, and the integration of clinical skills into practical learning environments. She has explored topics such as BLS training effectiveness, simulated acute care environments, and the use of gaming to prepare nursing students for clinical placements.

Dr. Lytton has presented at major conferences including ANZAHPE, SimHealth, and the Australasian Simulation Congress. Her publications emphasize evidence-based approaches to improving student preparedness for clinical settings, with a focus on primary healthcare, rural medicine, and interprofessional team dynamics.

Her work highlights the importance of longitudinal skill development, peer-led learning, and outcome-focused simulation models like the ThORPIE framework. Collaborations with colleagues across disciplines underscore her commitment to advancing healthcare education through interdisciplinary research.