Adapting the ShadowBox Technique to a Video-Based Simulation for Undergraduate Nursing Students

Area of Science:

• Nursing Education
• Simulation-Based Learning

Background:

• First-year nursing students require foundational knowledge and practical application skills.
• Educational experiences that bridge theory and practice are crucial for student success and exam preparation.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the effectiveness of a video-based simulation using the ShadowBox technique.
• To enhance first-year undergraduate nursing students' application and review of theoretical principles, specifically caring behaviors.

Main Methods:

• A video-based simulation employing the ShadowBox technique was implemented.
• Thirty-seven students participated in an unfolding case study presented through four video vignettes.
• Debriefing sessions were conducted after students observed an expert nurse's response to simulated patient scenarios.

Main Results:

• Students actively engaged in decision-making to address patient concerns within the simulation.
• The simulation-based experience (SBE) facilitated the application and review of theoretical concepts.
• Learners found the approach effective and engaging for consolidating foundational knowledge.

Conclusions:

• The ShadowBox technique in a video-based simulation is a valuable tool for nursing education.
• This method supports students in applying theoretical knowledge and preparing for assessments.
• Nursing students perceived the SBE as an effective and engaging learning strategy.