Health Commun.  2019 Dec;14(2):109-116. 10.15715/kjhcom.2019.14.2.109.

The Effects of Action-Learning based Simulation Practice Program on Interpersonal Communication Competence and Problem Solving Ability of the Nursing Students

• Kim HJ
• Kim JS
• Yang JW

• KMID: 2470616
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.15715/kjhcom.2019.14.2.109

Abstract

PURPOSE
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of a action-learning based simulation practice program on nursing students' interpersonal communication competence and problem solving ability. METHOD: The action-learning based simulation practice program was developed by using the ADDIE mode. A single group pre-post test and time series design was used. Data was collected from senior in nursing university. 89 students participated in pretest group and 116 students participated in posttest group.
RESULTS
Interpersonal communication competence and problem solving ability were significantly higher in posttest group than pretest group.
CONCLUSION
Action-learning based simulation practice program is an effective teaching strategy to enhance communication competence and problem solving ability.

Keyword

Action-learning; Simulation practice program; Interpersonal communication competence; Problem solving ability

MeSH Terms

Evaluation Studies as Topic
Humans
Mental Competency*
Methods
Nursing*
Problem Solving*
Students, Nursing*