Table 1 Categories and subcategories in the qualitative analyses

Debriefing and feedback

Receiving feedback

Basis for good debriefing and feedback

How much time spent on debriefing and feedback

During or after simulation

From whom?

Working with SPs

Realistic

Unrealistic

The cases

Implementation

Flexibility of the actors

The learning process

To practice challenging consultations

Amount of training

To manage own feelings

Lessons learned

Specific techniques

Increased experience

Changes in communication skills

Relevance

Relevant

Irrelevant

Suggestions for change

Offered earlier

Smaller groups

Other cases