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The development and psychometric testing of the Satisfaction with Simulation Experience Scale.
Tracy Levett-Jones1, Michelle McCoy, Samuel Lapkin
1School of Nursing and Midwifery, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia. Tracy.Levett-jones@newcastle.edu.au
Nurse Education Today
|February 4, 2011
Summary
Nursing students highly value simulation experiences, regardless of manikin fidelity. The developed Satisfaction with Simulation Experience Scale reliably measured student satisfaction, finding no significant differences between medium and high-fidelity manikins.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Simulation-Based Learning
- Healthcare Simulation
Background:
- Student satisfaction is crucial for meaningful learning and active participation in simulation.
- Limited research rigorously examines the impact of manikin fidelity on nursing students' satisfaction.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and psychometrically test the Satisfaction with Simulation Experience Scale.
- To compare satisfaction levels between nursing students using medium and high-fidelity human patient simulation manikins.
Main Methods:
- Literature review for item identification and expert panel for content validity.
- Exploratory factor analysis and Cronbach's alpha for construct validity and reliability.
- Independent t-tests and thematic content analysis to compare groups and categorize open-ended responses.
Main Results:
- The Satisfaction with Simulation Experience Scale demonstrated good internal consistency (alpha=0.77) and a three-component structure.
- High mean satisfaction scores were reported, with no statistically significant differences between medium and high-fidelity manikin groups.
- Thematic analysis revealed categories such as simulation supplementing clinical placements and the need for more simulation exposure.
Conclusions:
- Simulation is highly valued by nursing students, irrespective of manikin fidelity.
- The developed scale is reliable and valid for measuring student satisfaction in simulation.
- Further research is recommended to explore simulation's value in diverse educational contexts.
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