Asian Nurs Res.  2020 Aug;14(3):158-164. 10.1016/j.anr.2020.07.001.

Examining Knowledge, Skill, Stress, Satisfaction, and Self-Confidence Levels of Nursing Students in Three Different Simulation Modalities

• Cura Se
• Kocatepe V
• Yıldırım D
• Küçükakgün H
• Atay S
• Ünver V

• KMID: 2505880
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.1016/j.anr.2020.07.001

Abstract

Purpose
The aim of this study was to compare the effect of different simulation modalities on knowledge,skill, stress, satisfaction, and self-confidence levels of students receiving undergraduate educationin three nursing schools. Method: This was an experimental study. Students applied the scenario of “Respiratory SoundsAssessment” which was prepared according to three different simulation modalities. In the study, thestandardized patient, high-fidelity simulation, and partial task trainer were used as simulationmodalities.
Results
An increase was observed in postpractice knowledge levels of the three groups which hadsimilar knowledge levels before the practice. Virtual Analog Scale stress levels of the students in thestandardized patient group were higher than those of others. The students’ mean scores of satisfaction inlearning were higher in the standardized patient group. The students in the partial task trainer group hadlower scores of self-confidence in learning. Skill scores of the students were lower in the standardizedpatient practice than those in others.
Conclusion
Simulation-based experiences give students the opportunity of experiencing situations theymay experience in the actual practice beforehand. Therefore, this may increase their performance in realpractices, as reality increases in the standardized patient group.

Keyword

education; knowledge; nursing; personal satisfaction; simulation training