J Korean Acad Soc Nurs Educ.  2014 May;20(2):203-211.

The Effects of Simulation-Based Training, Underwent Before or After the Clinical Practice for the Nursing Students

• Lee JO

Abstract

PURPOSE
This study was conducted to compare the effects of simulation-based training on knowledge, self-efficacy and clinical performance, underwent before or after the clinical practice for the nursing students. METHOD: A comparison group design was established with pre-clinical practice group (n=34) and post-clinical practice group (n=34). Both groups participated in simulation-based training before or after the clinical practice at the recovery room. Chi-square test, t-test and paired t-test were performed to analyze the data.
RESULTS
Both groups showed significantly higher post-test scores in knowledge and self-efficacy than pre-test scores (p<.001). The group with simulation training performed before their clinical practice (pre-clinical practice group) showed significantly higher self-efficacy (p=.044) than the group with simulation training done after their clinical practice (post-clinical practice group). However, there was no significant difference in the knowledge (p=.922) and clinical performance (p=.887).
CONCLUSION
These findings of the study suggest that simulation based training in pre-clinical practice is effective to enhance the self-efficacy and to improve knowledge and clinical performance of the nursing students.

Keyword

Patient simulation; Education; Nursing students; Clinical practice

MeSH Terms

Education
Humans
Patient Simulation
Recovery Room
Students, Nursing*