Realistic simulation in nursing education: Testing two scenario-based models
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Teresa Martins1, Francisco Santos2, Maria José Lumini1
1Escola Superior de Enfermagem do Porto, CINTESIS@RISE, Porto, Portugal.
Aim:
To evaluate students' self-perceived pedagogical outcomes when using a digital scenario-based tool compared to traditional scenarios printed on paper.
Design:
This study used a within-subjects experiment.
Method:
A digital platform for scenario development was developed, focusing on patients' regaining independence and returning home after an acute event. Students participated in two simulation activities, differing only in the type of scenario used and completed a questionnaire to evaluate their learning experience.
Results:
Students considered that the new scenario template provided a clearer understanding of the situation under analysis, allowing them to recognize the focuses of attention to be prioritized when formulating the intervention plan. No Patient or Public Contribution: A digital platform for a standardized process of scenario writing to help realistic simulation in nursing education is a novelty in this study and will likely contribute to substantial learning gains.
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