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Jane Tyerman1, Marian Luctkar-Flude2, Cynthia Baker3
1Faculty of Health Sciences, School of Nursing, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K`H 8M5.
Clinical Simulation in Nursing
|March 17, 2021
Summary
A virtual simulation game (VSG) was developed to train nurses on COVID-19 assessment and personal protective equipment (PPE). This accessible educational tool has reached over 600,000 users globally.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Infectious Disease Management
- Digital Health
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic necessitated rapid adaptation in healthcare education.
- There was a critical need to enhance nurses' skills in assessing and managing COVID-19 patients.
Purpose of the Study:
- To design and develop a virtual simulation game (VSG) educational module.
- To strengthen the capacity of nursing students and practicing nurses in COVID-19 assessment and personal protective equipment (PPE) use.
Main Methods:
- Collaboration between simulation and clinical experts from CAN-Sim, CASN, and CNA.
- Rapid virtual development of a high-quality educational module in under two weeks.
Main Results:
- A bilingual VSG and accompanying resources were created.
- The module focuses on essential COVID-19 patient assessment and PPE protocols.
Conclusions:
- The educational module has achieved widespread adoption, with over 600,000 users.
- It has been implemented in nursing programs across Canada and internationally.
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