Korean J Adult Nurs.  2015 Oct;27(5):604-611. 10.7475/kjan.2015.27.5.604.

Effects of Simulation on Nursing Students' Knowledge, Clinical Reasoning, and Self-confidence: A Quasi-experimental Study

• Kim JY
• Kim EJ

• KMID: 2221738
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.7475/kjan.2015.27.5.604

Abstract

PURPOSE
Knowledge, clinical reasoning, and self-confidence are the basis for undergraduate education, and determine students\' level of competence. The purpose of this study was to assess the effects of the addition of a one-time simulation experience to the didactic curriculum on nursing students' knowledge acquisition, clinical reasoning skill, and self-confidence.
METHODS
Using a quasi-experimental crossover design consisted of intervention and wait-list control groups. Participants were non-randomly assigned to the first intervention group (Group A, n=48) or the wait-list control group (Group B, n=46). Knowledge level was assessed through a multiple choice written test, and clinical reasoning skill was measured using a nursing process model-based rubric. Self-confidence was measured using a self-reported questionnaire.
RESULTS
Results indicated that students in the simulation group scored significantly higher on clinical reasoning skill and related knowledge than those in the didactic lecture group; no difference was found for self-confidence.
CONCLUSION
Findings suggest that undergraduate nursing education requires a simulation-based curriculum for clinical reasoning development and knowledge acquisition.

MeSH Terms

Cross-Over Studies
Curriculum
Decision Making
Education
Education, Nursing
Humans
Mental Competency
Nursing Process
Nursing*
Patient Simulation

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  Figure 1. Flowchart of the study.

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