Title
Controlled Postpartum-Newborn Simulation With Objective Evaluation Exchanged for Clinical Learning
Publication Date
1-2016
Abstract
Background: Simulation is a widely used teaching strategy. A paucity of evidence exist about evaluating acquisition of formal knowledge gained from simulation participation. This study compared practicing simulated assessments in the CSLC to practice in the clinical setting plus simulation, high/low level of student performance, and evaluated performance. Study variables were assessment, intervention, and critical thinking.
Methods: Non-equivalent comparison group, post-test only quasi-experimental. 80 undergraduate nursing students individually demonstrated assessments while trained observer scored performance. Students provided written response to 7 questions before debriefing. T-tests, ANOVA, and MANOVA compared scores between the two groups. An outlier analysis operationalized high /low student performance. 92 points on both simulations equated to competent performance; lower scores required remediation.
Results: No significant differences between the two groups on three study variables. A significant correlation found between postpartum and newborn psychomotor skills in high and low performing students. Average simulation performance score was 83 points.
Conclusion: Well-designed simulation can be exchanged for learning in clinical, identify underperforming students, and evaluate performance quality
Author Supplied Keywords
Simulation replacing clinical; Clinical versus simulation; Grading in simulations; Maternal-newborn; Undergraduate nursing students
Subjects
Clinical skills; Nursing assessment; Nursing Evaluation; Nursing students; Undergraduate students
Citation: Pilot Scholars Version (Modified MLA Style)
Veltri, Linda; Kaakinen, Joanna R.; Shillam, Casey; Arwood, Ellyn; and Bell, Kathleen, "Controlled Postpartum-Newborn Simulation With Objective Evaluation Exchanged for Clinical Learning" (2016). Education Faculty Publications and Presentations. 33.
https://pilotscholars.up.edu/edu_facpubs/33
DOI
10.1016/j.ecns.2016.01.005
Peer-Reviewed
Yes
Document Type
Journal Article
Included in
Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment Commons, Education Commons, Medical Education Commons, Nursing Commons
Publication Information
Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 2016, Volume 12, Issue 5, pp. 177-186.
© 2016 Elsevier Inc.
Archived version is the accepted manuscript