Effects of pre-education combined with a simulation for caring for children with croup on senior nursing students

The efficacy of high-fidelity simulation on knowledge and performance in undergraduate nursing students: An umbrella review of systematic reviews and meta-analysis

OBJECTIVES

This umbrella review aimed to consolidate the evidence base on the impact of high-fidelity simulation on knowledge and performance among undergraduate nursing students.

DESIGN

Umbrella review with meta-analyses of pooled effect sizes, followed by an additional meta-analysis of primary studies from the included systematic reviews, excluding overlapping results.

DATA SOURCES

Systematic searches were performed up to August 2023 in PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Library. We included reviews that compared high-fidelity simulation against other learning strategies.

REVIEW METHODS

The risk of bias was assessed for each included systematic review (ROBIS tool) and primary study (RoB 2 or ROBINS-I as appropriate). Random-effect meta-analyses of meta-analyses were performed to estimate the pooled effects of high-fidelity simulation on knowledge and performance. Further random-effect meta-analyses of primary studies were conducted, with overlapping studies excluded (12 %). Subgroup analyses were performed to provide a more comprehensive analysis of the findings. Trim-and-fill analyses were conducted to adjust for potential publication bias.

RESULTS

Six systematic reviews were included and encompassed 133 primary studies (2767 and 3231 participants concerning performance and knowledge, respectively). The adjusted pooled effects for knowledge (SMD = 0.877, 95 % CI: 0.182 to 1.572) and performance (SMD = 0.738, 95 % CI: 0.466 to 1.010) closely aligned with those obtained from meta-analyzing the primary studies for knowledge (SMD = 0.980) and performance (SMD = 0.540), both showing high statistical heterogeneity. Traditional lectures represented the more common comparison. The subgroup analysis revealed significant differences in effect sizes across geographic locations, topics, types of control, and how interventions were reported.

CONCLUSIONS

The results provide robust evidence supporting the integration of high-fidelity simulation into undergraduate nursing programs to enhance students' knowledge and performance. The high reported heterogeneity may be attributed to variations in study contexts or methodologies. Future research should explore the optimal use of high-fidelity simulation in different educational and cultural contexts.

A Literature Review of Simulation-Based Nursing Education in Korea

This study reviewed the papers that studied the effect of simulation nursing education in the nursing field and examined the trend of simulation nursing education for nursing college students in Korea.

BACKGROUND

Simulation-based education started receiving attention as a pedagogical method in order to provide medical service of high quality in an ethical and safe environment. This has been of great importance during the coronavirus disease 2019 global pandemic. This literature review was conducted to suggest a direction for simulation-based nursing education in Korea.

METHODS

For literature searches, the authors used the following search terms in the Web of Science, CINAHL, Scopus, PubMed-'utilization', 'simulation,' 'nursing student', 'nursing education'. A final search was conducted on 6 January 2021. The materials for this study were collected through literature searches according to the PRISMA guidelines.

RESULTS

25 papers were selected as the final literature for analysis. The study was conducted for 48 percent of senior students in nursing college students in Korea (N = 12). High fidelity (HF) as the simulation type was 44 percent (N = 11). The simulation education subjects were composed of 52 percent adult health nursing (N = 13). According to educational goals described by Benzamine Bloom (1956), 90% in the psychomotor domain is considered a positive learning achievement.

CONCLUSIONS

Effectiveness in the psychomotor domain through simulation-based training is correlated with expert nursing. It is essential to develop a systematic debriefing model and methods to evaluate performance and learning in the short- and long-term to expand the effectiveness of simulation-based education in nursing.

Implementation of a Multimodal Interdisciplinary Massive Transfusion Protocol Educational Bundle Improves Knowledge and Self-Efficacy

PURPOSE

Critical events in the operative setting require rapid management to prevent adverse outcomes. This article describes a multimodal educational bundle that was designed and implemented to improve readiness to respond to crises involving significant blood loss. Intended outcomes of this project were to increase knowledge and self-efficacy of anesthesia providers and perioperative staff members related to the use of the massive transfusion protocol (MTP).

DESIGN

This is a quality improvement (QI) project.

METHODS

A two-part educational bundle consisted of pre-education and low-fidelity simulation (LFS) via computer-based training (CBT) modules followed by hands-on skills sessions. Anesthesia providers, registered nurses, and technicians in the operative suite completed the educational intervention. Knowledge and self-efficacy were measured pre-and-post intervention.

FINDINGS

After completing the educational bundle, the aggregated mean score on a knowledge test increased by 5.65%. Self-efficacy related to role-specific responsibilities and confidence regarding the team's ability to carry out the MTP significantly increased for all participants (n = 62).

CONCLUSIONS

This project serves as an example of how a multimodal educational bundle can improve knowledge, confidence, and readiness to respond to critical events. This model demonstrates how pre-education and LFS enable crisis management training to be readily accessible for an entire interdisciplinary team.

IMPACT OF HIGH-FIDELITY SIMULATION IN PEDIATRIC NURSING TEACHING: AN EXPERIMENTAL STUDY

ABSTRACT Objective: to assess the impact of high-fidelity clinical simulation on undergraduate teaching, specifically in the Pediatric Nursing area. Method: a quasi-experimental study of the pre- and post-test type, developed at three public Higher Educations Institutions (HEIs) in Brazil. The participants were 93 undergraduate Nursing students, enrolled in the Pediatric Nursing academic disciplines, and randomly allocated to the control or experimental groups. The data were collected in the first half of 2017, through a structured knowledge test and the Satisfaction with Simulated Clinical Experiences Scale. The experimental group received the usual intervention (participation in the theoretical and theoretical-practical activities offered in the disciplines) and the study intervention (high-fidelity clinical simulation); the control group only received the usual intervention. The data were analyzed by means of descriptive and analytical statistics. An explanatory model was prepared by means of multiple linear regression to assess the impact of simulation on teaching. Results: the mean difference between the knowledge pre- and post-tests was 4.04 points (p=0.0004) higher among the experimental group participants, indicating a greater increase in knowledge with the simulation. The participants from University A, who performed the simulation after the theoretical activities and before the theoretical-practical activities, obtained a higher mean difference between the knowledge pre- and post-tests (by 3.89 points, p=0.0075) than that of obtained by the participants from the other institutions. In relation to the satisfaction scale, high scores were achieved (mean=9.11±0.67). Conclusion: high-fidelity clinical simulation in Pediatrics contributed to increasing the Nursing students’ knowledge and satisfaction levels.

O IMPACTO DA SIMULAÇÃO CLÍNICA DE ALTA FIDELIDADE NO ENSINO DE ENFERMAGEM PEDIÁTRICA: ESTUDO EXPERIMENTAL

RESUMO Objetivo: avaliar o impacto da simulação clínica de alta fidelidade no ensino de graduação, na área de enfermagem pediátrica. Método: estudo quase experimental, do tipo pré e pós-teste, desenvolvido em três instituições de ensino superior públicas, no Brasil. Participaram 93 graduandos em enfermagem, matriculados nas disciplinas de Enfermagem Pediátrica, alocados aleatoriamente no grupo controle ou experimental. Os dados foram coletados no primeiro semestre de 2017, por meio de teste de conhecimento estruturado e da Escala de Satisfação com as Experiências Clínicas Simuladas. O grupo experimental recebeu a intervenção habitual (participação nas atividades teóricas e teórico-práticas oferecidas nas disciplinas) e a intervenção do estudo (simulação clínica de alta fidelidade); o grupo controle recebeu apenas a intervenção habitual. Os dados foram analisados mediante estatística descritiva e analítica. Para avaliar o impacto da simulação no ensino, foi elaborado um modelo explicativo, por meio da regressão linear múltipla. Resultados: a diferença média entre o pré e pós-teste de conhecimento foi 4,04 pontos (p=0,0004) maior entre os participantes do grupo experimental, indicando maior incremento no conhecimento com a simulação. Os participantes da instituição A - que realizaram a simulação após as atividades teóricas e antes das atividades teórico-práticas - obtiveram uma diferença média entre o pré e pós-teste de conhecimento superior (em 3,89 pontos, p=0,0075) àquela obtida pelos participantes das demais instituições. Em relação à escala de satisfação, as pontuações atingiram um alto nível (média=9,11±0,67). Conclusão: a simulação clínica de alta fidelidade em pediatria contribuiu para o incremento do conhecimento e satisfação de acadêmicos de enfermagem.

Using Simulation-Based Education to Improve Team Communication During a Massive Transfusion Protocol in the OR

Hemorrhaging during operative and other invasive procedures can result in devastating outcomes for surgical patients. An effective plan of action in the form of a massive transfusion protocol (MTP), along with teamwork and clear communication among OR personnel, is critical during a hemorrhagic crisis to improve patient outcomes. However, perioperative personnel may be unprepared to manage a hemorrhagic crisis because they lack experiential knowledge of these uncommon, high-risk scenarios. Perioperative leaders at a 500-bed acute-care hospital in the Midwest developed an educational activity involving a video-recorded simulated MTP scenario, learning modules, and debriefing sessions to educate more than 150 employees. Perioperative personnel received pre-education and watched the video-recorded MTP simulation together, and then participated in team debriefings after watching the video. Based on team debriefings and evaluation feedback, most staff members believed that the activity improved team communication.

Effects of high-fidelity simulation based on life-threatening clinical condition scenarios on learning outcomes of undergraduate and postgraduate nursing students: a systematic review and meta-analysis

OBJECTIVE

The purpose was to analyse the effectiveness of high-fidelity patient simulation (HFPS) based on life-threatening clinical condition scenarios on undergraduate and postgraduate nursing students' learning outcomes.

DESIGN

A systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted based on the Cochrane Handbook for Systematic Reviews of Interventions and its reporting was checked against the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses checklist.

DATA SOURCES

PubMed, Scopus, CINAHL with Full Text, Wiley Online Library and Web of Science were searched until July 2017. Author contact, reference and citation lists were checked to obtain additional references.

STUDY SELECTION

To be included, available full-texts had to be published in English, French, Spanish or Italian and (a) involved undergraduate or postgraduate nursing students performing HFPS based on life-threatening clinical condition scenarios, (b) contained control groups not tested on the HFPS before the intervention, (c) contained data measuring learning outcomes such as performance, knowledge, self-confidence, self-efficacy or satisfaction measured just after the simulation session and (d) reported data for meta-analytic synthesis.

REVIEW METHOD

Three independent raters screened the retrieved studies using a coding protocol to extract data in accordance with inclusion criteria.

SYNTHESIS METHOD

For each study, outcome data were synthesised using meta-analytic procedures based on random-effect model and computing effect sizes by Cohen's d with a 95% CI.

RESULTS

Thirty-three studies were included. HFPS sessions showed significantly larger effects sizes for knowledge (d=0.49, 95% CI [0.17 to 0.81]) and performance (d=0.50, 95% CI [0.19 to 0.81]) when compared with any other teaching method. Significant heterogeneity among studies was detected.

CONCLUSIONS

Compared with other teaching methods, HFPS revealed higher effects sizes on nursing students' knowledge and performance. Further studies are required to explore its effectiveness in improving nursing students' competence and patient outcomes.