Exploring the use of high-fidelity simulation training to enhance clinical skills

Abstract

The use of interprofessional simulation training to enhance nursing students' performance of technical and non-technical clinical skills is becoming increasingly common. Simulation training can involve the use of role play, virtual reality or patient simulator manikins to replicate clinical scenarios and assess the nursing student's ability to, for example, undertake clinical observations or work as part of a team. Simulation training enables nursing students to practise clinical skills in a safe environment. Effective simulation training requires extensive preparation, and debriefing is necessary following a simulated training session to review any positive or negative aspects of the learning experience. This article discusses a high-fidelity simulated training session that was used to assess a group of third-year nursing students and foundation level 1 medical students. This involved the use of a patient simulator manikin in a scenario that required the collaborative management of a deteriorating patient.

The development and pilot testing of an ACP simulation-based communication-training program: Feasibility and acceptability

“…This finding was in line with Kirkham’s research, in which he claimed that training provided through scenario simulation had many benefits. These benefits included allowing trainees to practice skills in a regulated environment, becoming aware of the consequences of their actions, developing their cognitive skills, building their decision-making processes, ensuring effective communication, and self-correcting based on immediate feedback from the instructor [ 30 ].…”

Ebelik Öğrencilerinin Doğum Simülasyon Eğitimi Deneyimleri

“…Ayrıca gereksiz yere tekrarlanan vajinal muayenelerin kadın tarafında travmatik olarak algılanması nedeniyle (24) etik olarak da uygun değildir. Bu çalışmaya benzer şekilde simülasyon eğitiminin hem öğrenciler hem de hastalar için güvenli bir ortamda klinik becerilerini geliştirme fırsatı sunduğu belirtilmektedir (1,3,8,25,26). Simülatör sayesinde ebelik öğrencilerinin vaginal muayeneyi en iyi şekilde öğrenmelerini sağlayabildiği bildirilmektedir (27).…”

The value of simulation debriefing in launching reduced anxiety and improved self-confidence in the clinical setting for accelerated baccalaureate nursing students

“…[7] As a result, the advantages to utilize simulation are numerous as it may decrease anxiety in clinical performance, and meet teamwork competencies for students. [3,[6][7][8][9][10] A study by Waznonis (2015) also found that simulation offers the opportunity to increase self-confidence in students. [11] Previous studies are limited as they did not reflect on the working dynamics of simulation debriefing and its effects on decreasing anxiety.…”

“…[2] It has been shown that simulation allows one to build self-confidence and develop competencies to help enable performance in a real-world setting. [3] Simulation has been defined by other authors as an approach which allows an individual to not only acquire and employ the competencies to create real-life situations, but also receive feedback to help enhance their academic needs. [4] Utilizing simulation allows students to increase their participation in learning activities.…”