Development and psychometric testing of learning immersion scale in clinical simulation: A methodological study.

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Simulation-Based Learning
• Psychometrics

Background:

• Learner immersion is crucial for effective clinical simulation.
• Existing instruments lack validity and reliability for measuring immersion during simulation.

Purpose of the Study:

• To develop the Learning Immersion Scale in Simulation (LISS).
• To evaluate the psychometric properties of the LISS.

Main Methods:

• Methodological study design involving literature review and focus groups.
• Content validity assessed by 10 experts.
• Construct, convergent, and criterion validity tested with 204 nursing students using high-fidelity simulation.

Main Results:

• Exploratory factor analysis yielded a four-factor solution explaining 65.2% of variance.
• The LISS demonstrated satisfactory convergent and criterion validity.
• Internal consistency and reliability were confirmed.

Conclusions:

• The LISS is a psychometrically sound, multi-dimensional instrument.
• The LISS is a valuable tool for clinical simulation education and research.