Effects of a Simulation With Team-Based Learning on Knowledge, Team Performance, and Teamwork for Nursing Students

Area of Science:

• Nursing Education
• Medical Simulation
• Team-Based Learning

Background:

• Simulation and team-based learning are recognized pedagogical strategies in nursing education.
• Empirical evidence on the combined effects of team-based learning and simulation in nursing is limited.
• This study addresses the need for evidence on integrated simulation and team-based learning in Korean nursing programs.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the impact of an integrated nursing simulation program with team-based learning on student knowledge.
• To assess the effects on team performance and teamwork skills among nursing students.
• To provide evidence for incorporating this blended approach into nursing curricula.

Main Methods:

• A one-group pretest-posttest design was employed with 229 fourth-year nursing students.
• Participants engaged in a 32-hour program combining task training, team-based learning, and high-fidelity simulation.
• Knowledge, team performance, and teamwork were assessed using tests and questionnaires.

Main Results:

• Students scored higher on the Group Readiness Assurance Test compared to the Individual Readiness Assurance Test.
• Significant improvements were observed in posttest scores for team performance and teamwork compared to pretest scores.
• The integrated program demonstrated positive effects on knowledge, team performance, and teamwork.

Conclusions:

• Integrating simulation with team-based learning positively impacts nursing students' knowledge, performance, and teamwork.
• This approach aligns with outcomes-based learning objectives in nursing education.
• The findings support the curricular integration of simulation and team-based learning for enhanced nursing education.