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High-fidelity simulation and nursing students' anxiety and self-confidence: A systematic review
Leodoro J Labrague1, Denise M McEnroe-Petitte2, Ann M Bowling3
1Department of Fundamentals and Administration, College of Nursing, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman.
Nursing Forum
|March 11, 2019
Summary
High-fidelity simulation (HFS) effectively reduces nursing students' anxiety and boosts self-confidence. This systematic review confirms HFS as a vital tool for enhancing clinical nursing education and preparing students for patient care.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Medical Simulation
- Healthcare Pedagogy
Background:
- High-fidelity simulation (HFS) is an established complementary teaching method.
- Empirical evidence supports HFS's positive impact on student learning outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To critically appraise scientific literature on HFS's influence on nursing students' anxiety and self-confidence.
- To evaluate the effects of HFS in undergraduate nursing education.
Main Methods:
- Systematic review of articles published between 2007 and 2017.
- Literature search across six electronic databases: Proquest, SCOPUS, MEDLINE, PubMed Central, CINAHL, and PsychINFO.
Main Results:
- 35 articles were selected for review.
- HFS demonstrates efficacy in reducing anxiety and enhancing self-confidence among nursing students.
- Further research is needed to fully understand HFS's impact on student anxiety.
Conclusions:
- HFS is effective in improving nursing student self-confidence and reducing anxiety during patient care.
- Simulation-based activities should be integrated into all clinical nursing courses.