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Key informants' perspectives on simulation-based learning experiences: a qualitative study.
Liz Kingston1,2,3, Kathleen Markey4,5,6, Owen Doody4,5,6
1School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland. liz.kingston@ul.ie.
Simulation-based learning experiences (SBLEs) effectively prepared nursing students for practice during the pandemic. Adequate resources and facilitator training in debriefing are crucial for successful simulation pedagogy and student readiness.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Medical Simulation
- Pedagogy
Background:
- Simulation is a student-centred pedagogy vital for nursing and midwifery education.
- Simulation-based learning experiences (SBLEs) were implemented to overcome learning limitations during pandemic restrictions.
- Simulations offer a safe environment for practicing essential skills.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore key informants' perspectives on introducing SBLEs during a global pandemic.
- To understand the impact of SBLEs on nursing student learning and practice readiness.
- To identify facilitators' and students' experiences with SBLEs.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative descriptive research design.
- Purposeful sampling of pre-internship students (n=95) and facilitators (n=9).
- Focus group interviews (FGIs) analyzed using inductive thematic analysis.
Main Results:
- Simulation, with adequate resources, is an effective pedagogical approach for pre-internship learning and practice readiness.
- SBLEs provided a safe learning environment amidst public health restrictions.
- Peer feedback enhanced student engagement; facilitator training in debriefing was deemed essential for safety and effectiveness.
Conclusions:
- Prioritize structured training for simulated participants and debriefing methodologies when integrating simulation into nursing curricula.
- Further research should investigate the long-term impact of simulation on knowledge translation and practice readiness.
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