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Randi Tosterud1, Birgitta Hedelin, Marie Louise Hall-Lord
1Faculty of Health, Science and Technology, Department of Health Sciences, Karlstad University, Sweden. randi.tosterud@hig.no
Nurse Education in Practice
|March 5, 2013
Summary
Nursing students reported satisfaction with simulation methods, with paper/pencil cases being most preferred. Educational level did not impact student perceptions of simulation effectiveness in nursing education.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Healthcare Simulation
Background:
- Simulation is increasingly utilized in nursing education.
- Understanding student perceptions of various simulation methods is crucial for effective curriculum design.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate nursing students' perceptions of different simulation methods.
- To determine if educational level influences these perceptions.
Main Methods:
- Quantitative, evaluative, and comparative design.
- 86 baccalaureate nursing students randomly assigned to high-fidelity simulator, static mannequin, or paper/pencil case study groups.
- Data collected using National League for Nursing instruments.
Main Results:
- Students reported satisfaction with all simulation methods used.
- Paper/pencil case studies yielded the highest student satisfaction.
- No significant influence of educational level on student perceptions was observed.
Conclusions:
- Simulation, across fidelity levels, is a viable tool for nursing education.
- Further research is needed to understand the underlying reasons for student preferences in simulation methods.
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