Using an Interactive Framework to Assess a Cultural Simulation for Learning: Tag Team Patient Safety Simulation

Area of Science:

• Nursing Education
• Simulation-Based Learning
• Cultural Competency

Background:

• Replication of an Australian study for large classrooms.
• Focus on assessing a culturally sensitive simulation-based pedagogical strategy.
• Addresses the need for effective teaching in diverse healthcare settings.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the impact of a culturally sensitive simulation-based pedagogical strategy on student learning.
• To compare simulation-based learning with traditional methods in nursing education.
• To explore student engagement in a simulated healthcare scenario.

Main Methods:

• Quasi-experimental, pretest-posttest design.
• Two groups: simulation (n=43) and non-simulation (n=73).
• Utilized the Tag Team Patient Safety Simulation approach with a palliative care scenario focusing on cultural needs.

Main Results:

• Simulation-based strategy enhanced student understanding of working with culturally sensitive populations.
• No statistically significant difference in learning effect compared to traditional methods.
• Potential for increased student engagement observed.

Conclusions:

• Culturally sensitive simulation improved understanding of diverse patient care.
• Learning outcomes were comparable to traditional pedagogy, but engagement may be higher.
• Further research needed on retention, implications, limitations, and future directions.