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Virtual Simulation in Nursing Education: A Systematic Review Spanning 1996 to 2018
Cynthia L Foronda1, Margo Fernandez-Burgos, Catherine Nadeau
1From the School of Nursing and Health Studies (C.L.F., C.N., C.N.K., M.N.H.) and School of Education and Human Development (M.F.-B.), University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL.
Summary
Virtual simulation effectively supports nursing student learning outcomes, according to a systematic review. Further research should focus on robust designs and curricular integration for virtual simulation best practices.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Educational Technology
- Health Professions Education
Background:
- Virtual simulation is increasingly adopted in nursing education.
- Faculty and administrators seek evidence on its effectiveness.
- Assessing the impact on student learning outcomes is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review evidence on virtual simulation's impact on nursing student learning outcomes.
- To identify the effectiveness of virtual simulation as a pedagogical tool.
- To highlight gaps and biases in current research.
Main Methods:
- Systematic review adhering to Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines.
- Inclusion of 80 studies examining virtual simulation in nursing education.
- Analysis of research supporting virtual simulation's role in learning.
Main Results:
- The majority of studies (86%) supported virtual simulation as an effective pedagogy.
- Identified limitations include research gaps and potential biases.
- The overall body of evidence supports virtual simulation's efficacy.
Conclusions:
- Virtual simulation is a validated pedagogical approach for nursing education.
- Future research should employ rigorous designs and focus on curricular integration.
- Establishing best practices for virtual simulation methodology is recommended.
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