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BACKGROUND: Due to the lack of clinical placements during the pandemic, virtual simulation was used to augment student practice experiences. METHOD: Using Kirkpatrick's evaluation model, a program evaluation study using a mixed-methods design was implemented to assess student and faculty satisfaction and usefulness of virtual simulation, the effectiveness of meeting learning needs, and the effects of the virtual simulation resource on the development of clinical judgment (n = 70). RESULTS: Virtual simulation was rated as moderately useful with an overall mean of 1.7 (SD = 0.66, range 1 to 3). Only 21% to 49% of the students found online simulation either met or well met the various areas of learning needs. Qualitative data highlighted the benefits of this strategy as well as implementation factors that affected students' experience. CONCLUSION: Virtual simulation can be used in clinical courses to augment learning when implemented in a way that addresses students' needs. [J Nurs Educ. 2024;63(7):470-477.].
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Bacharelado em Enfermagem , Estudantes de Enfermagem , Humanos , Bacharelado em Enfermagem/métodos , Estudantes de Enfermagem/psicologia , Estudantes de Enfermagem/estatística & dados numéricos , Avaliação de Programas e Projetos de Saúde , Pesquisa em Educação em Enfermagem , Treinamento por Simulação/métodos , Feminino , Competência Clínica , Masculino , COVID-19/epidemiologia , COVID-19/enfermagem , Realidade Virtual , Pesquisa em Avaliação de EnfermagemRESUMO
BACKGROUND: Disaster simulation exercises provide a unique opportunity for nursing students to experience interprofessional collaboration. The limited study of interprofessional education using disaster simulation has focused on two to three health disciplines. In reality, teams comprise members from multiple disciplines in health care and emergency management. METHOD: A simulated disaster was held at a community college in Toronto, Canada. A total of 121 nursing students participated in the event, alongside students and providers from six health care and emergency management professions. A survey was used to evaluate nursing students' experiences. RESULTS: Nursing students (n = 78) reported a high level of satisfaction, and 90% reported the simulation demonstrated the importance of inter-professional practice. Two themes arose from participants' comments: communicating with patients and collaborating with health care and emergency management providers. CONCLUSION: There is a need for follow-up to evaluate the impact of this event on nursing students' future practice. [J Nurs Educ. 2021;60(8):445-448.].
