Developing Low-Cost, High-Fidelity Resources for Blood Glucose Measurement and Cord Blood Sampling

Patrea R Andersen; Suzanne O'Brien; Kristine Cox

doi:10.1016/j.ecns.2016.07.005

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Developing Low-Cost, High-Fidelity Resources for Blood Glucose Measurement and Cord Blood Sampling

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Developing Low-Cost, High-Fidelity Resources for Blood Glucose Measurement and Cord Blood Sampling

Patrea R Andersen, Suzanne O'Brien and Kristine Cox

Clinical Simulation in Nursing, Vol.12(11), pp.504-510

2016

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2016.07.005

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Abstract

clinical simulation

blood glucose monitoring

cord blood sampling

high fidelity

teaching resources

Background: Simulation is a valuable teaching strategy within health care curricula that has the potential to better prepare students for clinical practice. Educators are using simulation in innovative ways to increase the level of clinical competence and confidence of nursing students in relation to task-based skill acquisition and proficiency. Methods: The authors present two innovative and cost-effective high-fidelity devices that can be used to teach blood glucose measurements and cord blood sampling techniques to nursing and midwifery students. Results: In this article, we provide step-by-step instructions for these simulation innovations that can be used to replicate real word practice in any laboratory or simulation setting. Conclusion: Both of the low cost devices presented here have the potential to be employed a teaching resources in skills teaching and also in higher fidelity complex immersive teaching events that require students to engage in critical thinking.

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Title: Developing Low-Cost, High-Fidelity Resources for Blood Glucose Measurement and Cord Blood Sampling
Authors: Patrea R Andersen (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering
Suzanne O'Brien (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering
Kristine Cox (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering
Publication details: Clinical Simulation in Nursing, Vol.12(11), pp.504-510
Publisher: Elsevier Inc.
Date published: 2016
DOI: 10.1016/j.ecns.2016.07.005
ISSN: 1876-1399
Organisation Unit: University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; Academic Support Unit; School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine - Legacy; Engage Research Lab
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99450314502621
Output Type: Journal article

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