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Simulation effectiveness tool modified (SET-M): adaptation and validation for Brazil
Ellen Cristina Bergamasco1, Diná de Almeida Lopes Monteiro da Cruz2
1Faculdade Israelita de Ciências da Saúde Albert Einstein, Faculdade de Enfermagem, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem
|June 30, 2021
Summary
The Simulation Effectiveness Tool - Modified (SET-M) was adapted to Portuguese, showing good reliability and validity for assessing simulation effectiveness in nursing education. This validated tool is now available for use in Brazil.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Health Professions Education
- Simulation-Based Learning
Background:
- Simulation is crucial in nursing education for skill development.
- Validated tools are needed to measure the effectiveness of simulation-based learning.
- The Simulation Effectiveness Tool - Modified (SET-M) requires adaptation for diverse linguistic contexts.
Purpose of the Study:
- To translate and culturally adapt the Simulation Effectiveness Tool - Modified (SET-M) into Brazilian Portuguese.
- To evaluate the psychometric properties, including validity and reliability, of the adapted SET-M (SET-M Brazilian Version).
- To establish a reliable instrument for assessing simulation effectiveness in Brazilian nursing education.
Main Methods:
- Methodological study involving translation and adaptation of the SET-M.
- Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) was used to assess construct validity.
- Reliability was evaluated using Cronbach's alpha, McDonald's omega, and test-retest measures.
- Correlation analyses were performed with related instruments and participant demographics.
- A convenience sample of 435 nursing students participated.
Main Results:
- The SET-M Brazilian Version demonstrated acceptable psychometric properties.
- Confirmatory Factor Analysis supported the factor structure with 17 of 19 items showing factor loadings > 0.30.
- Reliability indexes were strong, with Cronbach's alpha ranging from 0.729 to 0.874 and McDonald's omega at 0.782.
- No significant correlation was found between the SET-M Brazilian Version and the Simulation Design Scale or Individual Practice Assessment.
- A positive correlation was observed between SET-M scores and participant age.
Conclusions:
- The SET-M Brazilian Version is a valid and reliable instrument for evaluating simulation effectiveness in nursing education in Brazil.
- The adapted 19-item, four-domain scale is ready for application in Brazilian healthcare simulation research.
- Further studies utilizing diverse samples are recommended to broaden the applicability of the SET-M Brazilian Version.
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