Effectiveness of Virtual Simulation on Self-Efficacy, Learning and Self-Confidence among Nursing Students in North India - A Randomised Control Trial

Abstract

Though use of virtual simulation in nursing started during 2020 due to Covid pandemic, virtual simulation is burgeoning which demands for evidence for its effectiveness. A randomised control trial was conducted among nursing students to study the effectiveness of virtual simulation on self-efficacy, learning, and confidence. Multicentre, randomisation with balanced allocation [1:1], parallel-group study was conducted with 140 students from 2 institutions which were selected by using computer-generated random tables. After pretest, virtual simulation on Myocardial Infarction Management Bundle (MIMB) was given to experimental group. Post-test was conducted on 32 and 62 of pre-test using self-efficacy scale and modified learning and self-confidence scale. The study findings showed that virtual simulation was more effective in improving self-efficacy (F= 44.591, p=<0.001 and F= 111.20, p=<0.001) and learning and self-confidence (f=37.011, p=<0.001, F=104.244, p=<0.001) than traditional teaching method.