Abstract
Training based on clinical simulation is an effective method of teaching in nursing. Nevertheless, there is no clear evidence about if it is better to use high- or medium-fidelity simulation. The aim is to analyse if students are more satisfied when their clinical simulation practices are based on high-fidelity simulation (HFS) or medium-fidelity simulation (MFS). Students´ satisfaction was assessed using the Satisfaction Scale Questionnaire with High-Fidelity Clinical Simulation. The sample is composed of 393 students from two Spanish Universities. Satisfaction with simulation in nursing students is significantly greater in MFS than HFS. Simulation is beneficial for learning in all its forms, but for the acquisition of basic skills, and at a lower cost, MFS proves to be effective. However, high-fidelity is not always better than medium-fidelity as this depends on the student’s level of knowledge and clinical experience.
Highlights
The educational model of the European Higher Education Area recognises the fundamental role of professional competencies for student learning [1]
Students from the University of Cantabria participated in an high-fidelity simulation (HFS) intervention, while those enrolled in the University of Seville took part in an medium-fidelity simulation (MFS) intervention
Descriptive statistics of each item of the SSHF are presented in Table A1 (Appendix A)
Summary
The educational model of the European Higher Education Area recognises the fundamental role of professional competencies for student learning [1]. Being competent in a specific area is complex because students must be able to integrate knowledge, skills, capabilities, attitudes and learning outcomes, all of which enable problem solving in various ‘real-life’ situations [3,4,5]. In this sense, simulation as an optimal teaching tool may help one achieve the competencies of preparing students for clinical practice, together with other teaching methods [6,7,8,9]. Students of all disciplines can collaborate and interact in a safe environment
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