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    Area of Science:

    • Nursing Education
    • Healthcare Simulation
    • Competence Assessment

    Background:

    • The Institute of Medicine emphasizes nursing student competence before practice.
    • Simulation is a tool for evaluating nursing competence, but methods vary.
    • The relationship between simulation-based competence acquisition and clinical competence is not well-established.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze the concept of competence acquisition in simulated learning.
    • To identify essential elements for evaluating competence in simulation.

    Main Methods:

    • Systematic analysis of peer-reviewed articles published between 2002 and 2012.
    • Inclusion of 35 articles and one text focusing on simulation outcomes related to competence.

    Main Results:

    • Essential elements for competence acquisition in simulation include an authentic environment.
    • Demonstration of skills is crucial for competence assessment.
    • Effective evaluation methods are vital for competence development.

    Conclusions:

    • A standardized language and framework are recommended for evaluating competence in simulation.
    • Further research is needed to validate these constructs and their impact on clinical competence.