J Korean Acad Soc Nurs Educ.  2017 Feb;23(1):66-75. 10.5977/jkasne.2017.23.1.66.

Differences of Pre-Post Simulation Training on Problem solving, Performance confidence and Critical thinking Skill in Nursing Students according to Degree of Self-leadership

• Lee KE
• Choi EH

• KMID: 2371142
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5977/jkasne.2017.23.1.66

Abstract

PURPOSE
The aim of this study was to evaluate differences of pre-post simulation training in problem solving ability, performance confidence, and critical thinking skill according to degree of nursing students' self-leadership.
METHODS
This study was a descriptive survey using a self-report questionnaire. One hundred eighty nursing students participated in this study which programed a simulation scenario of pre-post operative patients' care. Descriptive statistics, paired t-test, ANCOVA with IBM SPSS 21.0 program were used for data analysis.
RESULTS
After the simulation training, both the above-average subjects and below-average subjects in self-leadership significantly improved their problem-solving ability, performance confidence, and critical thinking skill. compared with their previous level. The subjects who rated above-average in self-leadership, improved their degree of problem-solving ability, performance confidence, and critical thinking skill significantly more than those who were below-average in self-leadership.
CONCLUSION
Self-leadership of nursing students is an important element in effective simulation training.

Keyword

Nursing students; Simulation training; Leadership

MeSH Terms

Humans
Leadership
Nursing*
Problem Solving*
Simulation Training*
Statistics as Topic
Students, Nursing*
Thinking*