Nursing students’ perceptions towards branching path simulation as an effective interactive learning method

Contemporary Integrative Review in Simulation-Based Learning in Nursing

“…Most of the articles reviewed were experimental studies (n = 10) with intervention or SBL or experiments or tests, or education groups and control groups [ 11 , 12 , 14 , 15 , 17 , 18 , 19 , 22 , 24 , 25 ]. There were three mixed method studies [ 11 , 20 , 23 ], one semi-experimental study [ 13 ], one evaluation study [ 21 ], and one study based on the Q-methodology [ 16 ].…”

“…Simulations relating to techniques covered CPR [ 23 ], computer-based [ 20 ], and skills training [ 13 ]. Some students used simulators in a simulation room with demonstration and reality-based learning; students were divided into groups, such as those learning with low- and high-fidelity simulators [ 17 ], branching path simulation [ 21 ], and evaluation of respiratory sounds [ 25 ]. Theory oriented simulations were lecture material, audio visual aids, and video teaching material distributed to the students after which the effects of SBL were assessed.…”

“…Post-scenario self-assessment showed higher competence than pre-scenario self-assessment ( p < 0.001). Other parameters assessed were: self-confidence [ 21 , 23 , 25 ] and self-satisfaction [ 11 , 15 , 21 , 23 , 25 ].…”

“…Masha’al. [ 21 ] also reported that perceptions of nursing students about the design utilization of simulation-based Branching path simulation (BPS) improved self-confidence. In addition, Demirtas et al [ 23 ] reported that cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training focused on SBL for fourth grade nursing students (n = 89) resulted in a high level of self-confidence to handle emergency situations post-learning.…”

“…A study explored perceptions towards using branching path simulation (BPS) as an effective interactive learning method, with nursing students (n = 52) at a nursing school, for pain management in people with dementia. Results revealed that nursing students’ perceptions were strongly positive toward BPS [ 21 ] and recommended implementation of SBL in conditions related to care in old age. Hung et al [ 18 ] reported that the test group of nursing students in a course on acute care for adults found that SBL was very helpful, and the test group of nursing students demonstrated greater competence than the comparison group.…”