Medical simulation as an educational tool in the opinion of nursing students

Abstract

Introduction. Nursing education combined with medical simulation is currently a modern method of education, which, especially in the era of the SARS-COV-2 pandemic, is an essential form of preparing the student for professional tasks. Aim. The aim of the study was to find out the opinions of nursing students about the classes conducted in the Medical Simulation Center. Material and methods. A total of 186 undergraduate nursing students participated in the survey. It was conducted via the Internet. We used the method of diagnostic survey; surveying technique and the tool was the original questionnaire. The study was anonymous and voluntary and was conducted from February to May 2021. It is assumed that any relationship is statistically significant when p≤0.05. Results and conclusions. According to the respondents, medical simulation prepares to acquire practical skills, also consolidates theoretical knowledge, prepares to broaden social competence. For nursing students, its disadvantage is the lack of contact with the patient. Education realized with the use of medical simulation is an effective method of learning. Nursing students prefer to take classes in high fidelity rooms and with standardized patients because they are most similar to real life conditions.

Medical simulation as a method of practical training in the opinion of nursing students

“…Pozwala ona zastosować i pogłębić zdobytą wiedzę i umiejętności zawodowe. W Centrum Symulacji Medycznych stosowane są wysoko specjalistyczne symulatory, trenażery i fantomy, a także nowoczesne technologie w połączeniu z wirtualną rzeczywistością [6,7]. Symulatory Pacjenta (ang.…”

“…Ponadto zaawansowane oprogramowanie do symulacji komputerowych jest często wykorzystywane w szkoleniach a np. w symulacji wypadku masowego proces decyzyjny można przećwiczyć jak Wirtualny Szpital Wirtualnego Pacjenta [7].…”

“…It allows them to apply and deepen their acquired professional knowledge and skills. The sites use highly specialized simulators, trainers and phantoms, as well as modern technologies combined with virtual reality [6,7]. Human Patient Simulators (HPS), which include e.g.…”

“…With features such as coughing, convulsions, vomiting, and profuse bleeding, they can cause students a real level of stress. In addition, advanced computer simulation software is nowadays very often used in training and, for example, in a mass casualty simulation, the decision-making process can be practiced like a Virtual Hospital Virtual Patient [7].…”

“…the ability to select and apply appropriate methods and means of communication in order to undertake nursing intervention in the event of illness and emergency [8,9]. The level of self-efficacy is important for behavior change because it allows you to properly assess the situation and look for an effective way to deal with encountered difficulties and obstacles in a safe and controlled environment and instructors can provide education in accordance with applicable standards [7,10]. Instructors play a significant role in the successful implementation of nursing simulation programs.…”