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High-fidelity simulation and legal/ethical concepts: a transformational learning experience.
Katharine V Smith1, Jacki Witt, Joann Klaassen
1University of Missouri-Kansas City, Kansas City, MO 64108, USA. smithkv@umkc.edu
Nursing Ethics
|February 11, 2012
Summary
Undergraduate students found applying legal and ethical concepts in a high-fidelity human simulation (HFHS) to be the most effective learning experience. This approach improved their understanding of legal and ethical issues in clinical practice.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Legal and Ethical Education
Background:
- Undergraduate students often prioritize clinical coursework over legal and ethical studies.
- Faculty noted a disconnect between legal/ethical concepts and their clinical application.
- A need existed to enhance student engagement with legal and ethical principles.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of a high-fidelity human simulation (HFHS) for teaching legal and ethical issues.
- To compare HFHS with traditional in-person and online learning methods.
- To assess student and faculty perceptions of transformational learning in legal and ethical education.
Main Methods:
- Implemented an HFHS scenario for students to apply legal and ethical course content.
- Compared the HFHS group with in-person and online learning groups using the same case.
- Collected and analyzed student and faculty perceptions of the learning experience.
Main Results:
- The HFHS approach was perceived as superior for transformational learning.
- Students and faculty favored the HFHS method for its practical application of legal and ethical content.
- HFHS demonstrated greater effectiveness than in-person or online methods.
Conclusions:
- High-fidelity human simulation is an effective pedagogical tool for legal and ethical education.
- Integrating simulation enhances students' understanding and application of legal and ethical principles in clinical settings.
- HFHS offers a valuable alternative for delivering legal and ethical coursework, fostering deeper learning and engagement.
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