SIMULATION TRAINING: FROM THE STUDENTS' POINT OF VIEW
Abstract
Background: Simulation training is a well-grounded concept that is used to increase and
maintain safety in various industries such as aviation, military, and health care. Simulation
training is today an integrated part of the Bachelor programme in nursing. Simulation training
makes it possible for the nursing students to combine their theoretical knowledge with practical
training. Purpose: The purpose of this Bachelor thesis was to examine nursing students' own
experience of simulation training based on human factors such as emotions and the concept of
Crisis recourse management. Method: The study used a descriptive quantitative analysis with
a deductive approach. An online questionnaire was used and answered by 169 out of 172
students with a response rate of 98%. The responses of the completed questionnaire were
analyzed using descriptive statistics and a qualitative content analysis. Results: Regarding
human factors the students agreed feeling most excited (88%) before simulation training. The
confidence for all the participants was highest after simulation training (86,8%). Stress was a
dominant feeling before (81,9%) and during (55,9%) the simulation training but not after
(19,6%). The debriefing contributed to excitement (75,3%) and confidence (83,4%). Most
students experienced the simulation as educational, but some others experienced the simulation
training as unpleasant. Conclusion: The thesis demonstrated important findings showing that
the students experienced emotions such as confidence before, during and after simulation
training. The students did not agree with feeling exposed. The students found the CRM key
points useful in regards to simulation training. The students believe they had enough theoretical
practice but reported a lack of practical preparation before simulation training.
Implementation: This study can be implemented by both students and educators within
simulation training. Future research: More research regarding live streaming, confidence and
factors impacting undergraduate nursing students’ experience of simulation training is
suggested.
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Student essay
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Date
2023-03-16Author
Sandra, Hygrell
Jernstedt, Alexandra
Language
eng