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Computerized patient model and simulated clinical experiences: evaluation with baccalaureate nursing students
Carol E Feingold1, Margaret Calaluce, Michael A Kallen
1Patient Care Learning Center, College of Nursing, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona 85721-0203, USA. Feingold@nursing.arizona.edu
The Journal of Nursing Education
|April 22, 2004
Summary
Student and faculty found computerized patient simulators realistic and valuable for nursing education. However, skill transfer to real clinical settings was a concern for students, unlike faculty, who noted resource challenges.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Medical Simulation Technology
Background:
- Clinical simulation is increasingly used in nursing education.
- Computerized patient simulators offer a controlled environment for skill development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate student and faculty perceptions of a computerized universal patient simulator (Laerdal SimMan) in a baccalaureate nursing program.
- To assess the perceived realism, skill transferability, and value of simulated clinical experiences.
Main Methods:
- A descriptive survey design was employed.
- Students (N=?) and faculty (N=4) completed Likert-scale surveys on simulator use.
- Descriptive statistics were used for data analysis.
Main Results:
- The majority of students and faculty perceived the simulations as realistic and valuable.
- While 100% of faculty agreed on skill transferability, only about 50% of students did.
- Faculty reported that implementing the simulation required significant additional time and resources.
Conclusions:
- Computerized patient simulators are viewed positively by students and faculty in nursing education.
- Further investigation is needed to address the gap in perceived skill transferability between students and faculty.
- Resource allocation and faculty time are critical considerations for effective implementation of simulation technology.