Purpose@#This study aimed to evaluate the
effectiveness of simulation-based
education on
communication and clinical
judgment in
nursing students and
nurses . @*
Methods @#A
systematic review and
meta-analysis were conducted in accordance with the PRISMA guidelines. Seven databases were searched to obtain articles published in Korean or English. Of 12,864 articles reviewed, 36 were included in a
systematic review and 23 in a
meta-analysis . To estimate the size of the effects of simulation-based
education , a
meta-analysis was performed using the R package meta program. The
risk of
bias was assessed using RoB 2.0 and
ROBINS -I. @*Results@#The effect sizes (ES) of simulation-based
education on
communication and clinical
judgment were ES=0.77, 95%
confidence interval (95% CI)=0.43 to 1.12 on
communication -related variables and ES=1.84, 95% CI=1.03 to 2.65 on clinical
judgment . @*Conclusion@#Simulation-based
education for
nursing students and
nurses is useful for improving their
communication and clinical
judgment . Thus, it is necessary to develop and apply simulation-based
education programs for
nursing students and
nurses to improve their
abilities in communications and clinical
judgment .