Designing a Virtual Simulation Game as Presimulation Preparation for a Respiratory Distress Simulation for Senior Nursing Students: Usability, Feasibility, and Perceived Impact on Learning

Wolfigang's Story: A Virtual Simulation Supporting Effective and Supportive Communication With an Older Gay Adult

“…Usability testing provided valuable feedback to improve the module prior to implementation and evaluation. Results were similar to other VS development projects that found VS to be both feasible and acceptable to learners (Luctkar-Flude et al, 2021b). It was notable that learners rated their competence in the four learning outcomes lower after completing the VS, although only one item reached statistical significance.…”

P Stands for Pivot: Pivoting Face-to-Face Practicum to Virtual Simulation during the Pandemic

“…Additionally, learners maximized on the OER to access various VSG developed by Canadian nurse educators through CAN-Sim©. Many of the CAN-Sim© VSG also aligned effectively with in-person peer-reviewed simulation scenarios familiar to the learners ( Luctkar-Flude et al., 2021 ). The CAN-Sim© VSG also offered relevant COVID-19 pandemic topics and provided an open platform for learners to discuss global policies and current events relating to the pandemic in the student debrief ( Tyerman et al., 2021 ).…”

Virtual clinical simulation to teach mental health concepts: a scoping review protocol

“…13,16,17 Virtual simulations provide immersive opportunities where students can complete assessments, perform skills, make decisions, and apply clinical judgment to real-life scenarios in a safe space without the fear of "failing" in front of an instructor or concerns of harm to patients. 15 More specifically, learning about managing mental health conditions in an online environment can reduce student fears and anxieties, providing a safe space to practice skills before entering the clinical setting. 17,18 In contrast to in-person clinical simulation using standardized patients or mannequins, learners using a computer-based simulation engage in an interaction in a virtual environment and receive immediate feedback when they choose an action or respond in a certain way.…”

“…14 Simulation also allows students to access scenarios they may not otherwise encounter because of limited placement opportunities in specialty areas. 15 An important aspect of learning through simulation is that it helps students recognize the impact of their decisions on the care provided without causing patient harm. 15 Virtual simulations, also referred to as screenbased or computer-based simulations, provide a standardized learning platform where an electronic device is used to generate a real-life scenario and learning experience.…”

“…15 An important aspect of learning through simulation is that it helps students recognize the impact of their decisions on the care provided without causing patient harm. 15 Virtual simulations, also referred to as screenbased or computer-based simulations, provide a standardized learning platform where an electronic device is used to generate a real-life scenario and learning experience. 13,16,17 Virtual simulations provide immersive opportunities where students can complete assessments, perform skills, make decisions, and apply clinical judgment to real-life scenarios in a safe space without the fear of "failing" in front of an instructor or concerns of harm to patients.…”