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Making the most of simulated learning: understanding and managing perceptions
International Journal of Nursing Education Scholarship
|March 18, 2015
Summary
Nursing faculty concerns regarding simulation pedagogy vary widely, encompassing personal, student, and organizational factors. Addressing these perceptions is crucial for effective simulation integration in nursing education.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Simulation Pedagogy
- Academic Staff Perceptions
Background:
- Global increase in simulation use in nursing education.
- Varied faculty responses to simulation, from enthusiasm to avoidance.
- Unclear implications of simulation initiatives for academic nursing staff.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify faculty concerns related to simulation pedagogy.
- To explore factors influencing staff perceptions of simulation.
- To understand the impact of simulation on nursing faculty.
Main Methods:
- Conducted 19 in-depth, semi-structured interviews with nursing faculty.
- Utilized thematic analysis to interpret interview data.
Main Results:
- Reinforced previous research on staff feelings towards simulation adoption.
- Highlighted the influence of staff knowledge and experience on simulation perceptions.
- Emphasized the need for a shared frame of reference, language, and vision among faculty.
Conclusions:
- Identified preconceived ideas influencing faculty attitudes towards simulation.
- Linked faculty insight and self-efficacy to their perceptions of simulation.
- Contributed to understanding staff attitudes and the formation of ideas about simulation.
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