Simulation in nursing baccalaureate courses of Brazilian educational institutions

Eduardo Fuzetto Cazañas,Maria José Sanches Marin,Rosana Leal Do Prado,Silvia Franco Da Rocha Tonhom,Tayomara Ferreira Nascimento

doi:10.1590/0034-7167-2019-0730

Abstract

to characterize simulation practices in nursing courses in Brazil, considering the attributes developed, facilities, and challenges encountered. this is a cross-sectional and descriptive study, with a quantitative approach. Ninety-one coordinators of undergraduate courses participated in the study. An electronic questionnaire was used with open- and closed-ended questions. the most used simulation modality is Specific Skills. Private courses and courses with integrated curricula most often use High Fidelity Simulation. Understanding the mobilization of affective attributes is still insufficient. it is important that undergraduate course managers are aware and take ownership of the elements that permeate simulation and invest to create a favorable environment for its effectiveness.

Highlights

Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) that train nurses have complex challenges to implement the proposed changes, in order to provide training based on praxis
91 coordinators of nursing courses participated in the research, which corresponds to 17.3% of the total of invited courses
The present study reveals the simulation modalities used in Brazil, in public and private institutions, as well as powers and challenges that need to be overcome to improve simulation practice as a teaching and learning strategy in nursing courses

Summary

Introduction

Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) that train nurses have complex challenges to implement the proposed changes, in order to provide training based on praxis. For this to occur, curricular flexibility is necessary, with the Unified Health System (Sistema Único de Saúde) as a priority setting and using innovative teaching methodologies, aiming at transforming the current health care setting[1,2,3]. Curricular flexibility is necessary, with the Unified Health System (Sistema Único de Saúde) as a priority setting and using innovative teaching methodologies, aiming at transforming the current health care setting[1,2,3] In this perspective, nursing courses have sought to modify their curricular structure through new pedagogical arrangements expressed by using more participative teaching and learning strategies, integration between disciplines and insertion in diversified professional practice settings since early grades[4]. Hybrid Simulation: association between a standardized patient and a mannequin of technical skills[1,6]

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