Clinical versus Simulation Training among Pediatric Nursing Students regarding Competency level to Care of Preterm Infants

Abstract

Background: Nowadays simulation is taking an important place in training and education of healthcare professionals, moreover simulation allows for assessment and evaluation of the students'` performance. Aim: The aim of the study was to evaluate the effect of clinical versus simulation teaching among pediatric nursing students regarding competency level to care of preterm infants. Design: A quasi-experimental design .Sample: A purposive sample which included 95 students, which divided randomly into two groups (the study and control). Setting: the study was conducted at Faculty of Nursing, Palestine University and governmental Hospitals in Gaza strip. Tools: A pre/post designed questionnaire and observation checklist Results: The study revealed that, there were statistically significant differences between simulation group which had higher competency level with P value < 0.001 regarding to care of premature infants compared with the clinical group. Conclusion: Study students who have simulation had a better competency level with care of the premature infants. Recommendations: The study recommended that; create simulation training program as a strategy in nursing clinical training especially care of premature infants.

Effectiveness of simulation based training programme regarding paediatric basic life support on knowledge and skill of nursing students

“…Furthermore, SBT offers many chances to students for acquisition and refinement of behavioural skills such as communication and working in a team. On top of that, the SBT proved to have a powerful positive effect on student's achievement outcomes and competency level as well as it improves their self efficacy regarding performance of skills especially in emergencies [9] .…”