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Nursing students' experiences of virtual simulation when using a video conferencing system - a mixed methods study.
Flo, Jill; Byermoen, Kirsten R; Egilsdottir, Hugrùn Ösp; Eide, Hilde; Heyn, Lena Günterberg.
  • Flo J; Department of Nursing and Health Sciences, University of South-Eastern Norway, Drammen, Norway.
  • Byermoen KR; Department of Nursing and Health Sciences, University of South-Eastern Norway, Drammen, Norway.
  • Egilsdottir HÖ; Department of Nursing and Health Sciences, University of South-Eastern Norway, Drammen, Norway.
  • Eide H; Department of Nursing and Health Sciences, University of South-Eastern Norway, Drammen, Norway.
  • Heyn LG; Department of Nursing and Health Sciences, University of South-Eastern Norway, Drammen, Norway.
Int J Nurs Educ Scholarsh ; 18(1)2021 Sep 10.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1403335
ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVES:

There is limited knowledge about students' experiences with virtual simulation when using a video conferencing system. Therefore, the aim of this study was to explore how second-year undergraduate nursing students experienced learning through virtual simulations during the COVID-19 pandemic.

METHODS:

The study had an exploratory design with both quantitative and qualitative approaches. In total, 69 nursing students participated in two sessions of virtual simulation during spring 2020, and 33 students answered online questionnaires at session 1. To further explore students' experiences, one focus group interview and one individual interview were conducted using a video conferencing system after session 2. In addition, system information on use during both sessions was collected.

RESULTS:

Changes in the students' ratings of their experiences of virtual simulation with the Body Interact™ system were statistically significant. The virtual simulation helped them to bridge gaps in both the teaching and learning processes. Four important aspects of learning were identified 1) learning by self-training, 2) learning from the software (Body Interact™), 3) learning from peers, and 4) learning from faculty.

CONCLUSIONS:

We conclude that virtual simulation through a video conferencing system can be useful for student learning and feedback from both peers and faculty is important.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Students, Nursing / Computer Simulation / Computer-Assisted Instruction / Videotape Recording / Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate Type of study: Observational study / Qualitative research Limits: Humans Language: English Journal subject: Education / Nursing Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Ijnes-2021-0056

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Students, Nursing / Computer Simulation / Computer-Assisted Instruction / Videotape Recording / Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate Type of study: Observational study / Qualitative research Limits: Humans Language: English Journal subject: Education / Nursing Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Ijnes-2021-0056