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Development and Content Validation of a Nursing Clinical Simulation Scenario on Transfusion Reaction Management.
Francisco Mayron Morais Soares1, Samia Valéria Ozorio Dutra2, Gleiciane Kélen Lima3
1Department of Nursing, Federal University of Maranhão, Imperatriz 65915-240, MA, Brazil.
Summary
This study validated a simulated clinical scenario for nursing students to learn about blood transfusion reactions. The validated tool effectively teaches essential skills for patient safety during transfusions.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Patient Safety
- Clinical Simulation
Background:
- Blood transfusions are vital but carry risks of adverse reactions.
- Nurses are critical for early identification and management of transfusion reactions.
- Inadequate professional competence in blood transfusions can lead to severe patient harm.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and validate a simulated clinical scenario for teaching nursing students about transfusion reactions.
- To assess the content validity and usability of the simulation.
Main Methods:
- A methodological study involving scenario development, expert content validation (n=11), and student satisfaction/self-confidence assessment (n=45).
- Content Validity Index (CVI) was calculated to quantify expert agreement.
Main Results:
- The simulated scenario achieved a Content Validity Index of 94%.
- 100% of experts approved the content, with all items scoring above 0.90 agreement.
- Nursing students reported satisfaction and increased self-confidence using the simulation.
Conclusions:
- The simulated clinical scenario is content-validated and suitable for educating nursing students on managing transfusion reactions.
- This tool enhances nursing competence, contributing to improved patient safety in blood transfusions.
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