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Isabella Weismantel1, Nancy Zhang1, Adam Burston2,3
1School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine (Melbourne), Faculty of Health Sciences, Australian Catholic University, Fitzroy, Victoria, Australia.
Intensive care nurses perceive simulation-based learning (SBL) as valuable for professional growth. Optimizing SBL requires careful consideration of approach, fidelity, frequency, team composition, environment, and facilitation for best educational outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Healthcare Simulation
- Professional Development
Background:
- Simulation-based learning (SBL) is increasingly utilized in healthcare education.
- Understanding intensive care nurses' (ICN) perceptions of SBL is crucial for optimizing its effectiveness.
- Existing literature lacks a synthesized view of ICNs' experiences with SBL.
Conclusions:
- Effective SBL for ICNs requires a balanced approach considering fidelity, regularity, team mix, environment, and facilitator skill.
- These findings offer valuable insights for educators and organizations implementing SBL in intensive care.
- Optimizing SBL ensures better educational outcomes and return on investment for nurses' professional development.
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