“…- Studies should span the Kirkpatrick levels of competency (Level 1, acceptability of simulation training; Level 2, knowledge acquired; Level 3, what happens to performance or behavior with patients; and when feasible, Level 4, patient outcomes). 45 , 46
- Performance can be evaluated in a variety of ways, including objective structured clinical examinations or through surveying program directors, employees, and institutional and regional performance measures. Such evaluation was completed when comparing simulation based training to traditional training in nurses, with use of comprehensive nursing knowledge assessments, NCLEX® pass rates, and evaluations from clinical preceptors and instructors.
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