Evaluating the “satisfaction” and “self-confidence” in nursing students in undergoing simulated clinical experiences

Abstract

Objective: To evaluate the “satisfaction” and “self-confidence” constructs in nursing students who underwent simulated clinical experiences in semiology and semiotechnique disciplines. Method: A descriptive study developed with Nursing students from a federal public university in the interior of Minas Gerais through weekly simulated workshops. The “satisfaction” and “self-confidence” constructs were evaluated by the “Student Satisfaction and Self-Confidence with Learning Scale” and “Simulated Clinical Experiences Satisfaction Scale”. Results: The final sample was 45 students. Most were more satisfied (overall average = 4.18) than self-confident (overall average = 4.12). The Spearman correlation test identified a significant and positive association between the “satisfaction” and “self-confidence” constructs. Conclusion: Students feel self-confident and satisfied with the use of simulation as an active teaching-learning methodology, highlighting that the higher the satisfaction level, the greater the student’s self-confidence.

Evaluating Satisfaction and Self-Confidence among Nursing Students in Clinical Simulation Learning

“…In both scenarios, our findings regarding the construct of self-confidence during CS stand out compared to previous research. Our mean scores exceeded those reported in previous studies, where scores ranging from 3.70 to 4.46 were observed in various simulation contexts [ 17 , 18 , 28 , 29 , 30 ].…”

“…Furthermore, we did not find research conducted in Spanish that used the NLN scale [ 25 ], despite its widespread use in international studies [ 17 , 18 , 30 , 34 ]. One possible explanation for this discrepancy could be the recent validation of the instrument in Spanish, which may account for its limited use in previous studies [ 26 ].…”

“…When comparing our results with previous research, it is evident that our satisfaction scores surpass those reported in other studies. For instance, a study conducted in Brazil involving 52 nursing students in a semiology and semiotechnology course revealed a mean satisfaction of 4.18 among the participants [ 17 ]. Similarly, two studies involving Saudi nursing students who engaged in CS reported mean satisfaction scores of 3.76 and 4.60 among groups of 76 and 80 participants, respectively [ 28 , 29 ].…”

“…Various outcomes associated with this training strategy have been investigated, including simulation involvement, self-efficacy, psychomotor impact, non-technical skills, patient safety, and simulation effectiveness [ 6 ]. Furthermore, original research conducted in different countries, including the United States [ 15 ], Korea [ 16 ], Brazil [ 17 , 18 ], and Spain [ 19 , 20 ] has also reported a positive association between satisfaction and confidence and CS among nursing students.…”

Three learning modalities' impact on clinical judgment and perceptions in newly graduated registered nurses: A quasi‐experimental study

“…Although learners' confidence may not be sufficient to evaluate the overall impact of a simulation, it is an important outcome of education. Higher self‐confidence means that learners believe themselves capable of performing better in simulations, which further translates the individual's competence into achieving their personal goals (Souza et al, 2020).…”