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Brian Holland1, Kevin Gosselin, Angela Mulcahy
1About the Authors Brian Holland, PhD, RN, is an assistant dean for undergraduate studies, Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Nursing, Bryan. Kevin Gosselin, PhD, is an associate professor, Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Nursing, Bryan. Angela Mulcahy, MS, RN, CMSRN, is a clinical assistant professor, Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Nursing, Bryan. For more information, contact Dr. Holland at holland@tamhsc.edu.
Abstract:
The increased anxiety experienced by nursing students during simulations can serve as a significant barrier to learning. The use of anxiety-reducing techniques such as autogenic training (AT) can mitigate the negative effects of anxiety and improve the overall learning experience. The investigators in this study sought to understand the effect of AT on student performance and self-efficacy during simulation experiences. The use of AT was an effective technique to decrease anxiety and increase performance among nursing students during nursing simulations. Reducing anxiety during simulations can improve the student learning experience.
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