Scenario validation for clinical simulation: prenatal nursing consultation for adolescents

Area of Science:

• Nursing Education
• Clinical Simulation
• Adolescent Health

Background:

• Prenatal care for adolescents presents unique challenges.
• Effective training is crucial for nurses to provide specialized care.
• Clinical simulation offers a safe environment for skill development.

Purpose of the Study:

• To validate a clinical simulation scenario focused on prenatal nursing consultations for adolescents.
• To ensure the scenario meets educational objectives for nursing students.

Main Methods:

• A methodological study conducted in five stages from January to December 2019.
• Scenario validation involved volunteer students, a facilitator, and four expert judges using a Likert scale.
• Data analysis included frequency calculations and the Content Validity Index (CVI).

Main Results:

• The simulation scenario was developed based on defined learning objectives.
• The global Content Validity Index (CVI) achieved was 1.0, indicating full agreement among judges.
• The scenario preparation and validation process were successful.

Conclusions:

• The study successfully validated the clinical simulation scenario as intended.
• This validated scenario can enhance the preparation of nurses for caring for pregnant teenagers.
• It addresses the need for specialized nursing care for this population in Brazil.