Learning Experience of Undergraduate Nursing Students in Simulation: A Meta-synthesis and Meta-ethnography Study / 한국간호교육학회지

ABSTRACT

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to review and synthesize the existing literature on the experience of nursing students in simulation. METHODS: A systematic review was undertaken using meta-ethnography. Eight databases were searched up to January 2014 for peer-reviewed studies, written in Korean and English, that reported primary data, used identifiable and interpretative qualitative methods, and offered a valuable contribution to the synthesis. RESULTS: Nine studies were identified, with quality appraisal undertaken. Three key concepts were generated ambivalence of simulation practice, learning by reflection, and building up of the competency as a future nurse. Six sub-concepts emerged double sidedness of simulation setting; feeling ambivalence of simulation; learning from others; learning from self-reflection; improvement of confidence by role experience; and internalization of nursing knowledge. A line of argument has been developed based on the themes generated. CONCLUSION: The findings from this qualitative synthesis and other related literature indicated the importance of capability of educator and extension of the simulation system to facilitate effective simulation-based education.