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The effect of asynchronous group discussions on nurse practitioner student debriefing experience in virtual
Kelly Casler1, Heidi Bobek, Oralea Pittman
1The Ohio State University College of Nursing, Columbus, Ohio.
Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners
|April 22, 2022
Summary
Virtual simulation debriefing improved when combining software feedback with asynchronous online discussions. This enhanced student learning and faculty evaluation of simulation outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Simulation-Based Learning
- Educational Technology
Background:
- Effective debriefing is crucial for simulation learning but optimal practices for virtual simulations are unclear.
- The impact of software-generated feedback and asynchronous group debriefing requires further investigation.
- Understanding student perceptions of different debriefing methods is essential for improving educational strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore student perceptions of two post-simulation debriefing methods.
- To compare software-generated feedback alone versus feedback combined with asynchronous online discussion.
- To evaluate the effectiveness of an online discussion-board debriefing strategy.
Main Methods:
- A study involving 68 advanced practice nursing students.
- Utilized the Debriefing Experience Scale to assess self-reported experiences.
- Compared debriefing with software feedback only versus software feedback plus asynchronous online discussion.
Main Results:
- Students reported a better debriefing experience with the combined method.
- Software-generated feedback plus asynchronous online discussion led to improved perceptions.
- The online discussion-board strategy enhanced the debriefing experience compared to automated feedback alone.
Conclusions:
- Combining simulation software feedback with asynchronous online discussions improves student debriefing experiences.
- Faculty can leverage online discussions to triangulate feedback and enhance learning.
- Lessons learned can inform the development of effective online, asynchronous debriefing strategies.
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