Barriers and enablers to learning during team-based clinical simulations: Reflective interviews with final year undergraduate nursing students

Jacinta Dzioba; Robyn Cant; Simon Cooper; Fiona E Bogossian; Nicole M Phillips

doi:10.5430/jnep.v4n10p32

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Barriers and enablers to learning during team-based clinical simulations: Reflective interviews with final year undergraduate nursing students

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Barriers and enablers to learning during team-based clinical simulations: Reflective interviews with final year undergraduate nursing students

Jacinta Dzioba, Robyn Cant, Simon Cooper, Fiona E Bogossian and Nicole M Phillips

Journal of Nursing Education and Practice, Vol.4(10), pp.32-39

2014

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5430/jnep.v4n10p32

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Abstract

Nursing

experiential learning

high-fidelity simulation

students

patient deterioration

Background: Contemporary approaches to clinical simulation can enhance educational outcomes. However, simulation approaches do have limitations with possible compromises for learning and teaching. This paper aims to identify barriers and enablers to learning in simulated clinical settings. Methods: A generic qualitative design was applied. Semi-structured group video debriefing interviews were held with Australian final-year nursing students who completed three patient deterioration scenarios with a standardized patient. Audio-recorded interviews were transcribed and analysed to identify emergent themes. Results: Interviews with 15 teams of three students (n = 45) from three universities were analysed. Learning enablers were 'Realism of the simulated environment'; 'Practicing: we should do this at uni'; 'Learning from reflection and expert feedback', and 'How to become competent: know the gaps'. Barriers to learning included 'Increased stress from inexperience; 'Expectations when pretending' and 'Lack of assistance'. Skills practice in team-based settings with applicable reflection and debriefing was regarded as beneficial. Simulated patients enhanced fidelity but were unable to replicate actual clinical signs. High stress levels were perceived as a barrier to learning. Conclusions: Applicably designed high fidelity simulations with video-based reflective review offer repeated rehearsal of clinical situations to enable learning. This educational strategy may reduce the time it takes undergraduate students to reach competency.

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Title: Barriers and enablers to learning during team-based clinical simulations: Reflective interviews with final year undergraduate nursing students
Authors: Jacinta Dzioba (Author) - Monash University
Robyn Cant (Author) - Monash University
Simon Cooper (Author) - Monash University
Fiona E Bogossian (Author) - University of Queensland
Nicole M Phillips (Author) - Deakin University
Publication details: Journal of Nursing Education and Practice, Vol.4(10), pp.32-39
Publisher: Sciedu Press
Date published: 2014
DOI: 10.5430/jnep.v4n10p32
ISSN: 1925-4040
Organisation Unit: School of Health; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Health and Sport Sciences - Legacy; School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Legacy
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99451119602621
Output Type: Journal article

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