Nursing students’ transfer of learning outcomes from simulation-based training to clinical practice: a focus-group study

BMC Nursing

Jørn Hustad¹  Olav Johannes Hovland¹  Mariann Fossum¹  Berit Johannesen¹ 

[1] Department of Health and Nursing Science, Faculty of Health and Sport Sciences, University of Agder;

关键词: High-fidelity simulation training;    Nursing students;    Nursing education;    Thematic analysis;   

DOI  :  10.1186/s12912-019-0376-5

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Abstract Background Simulation-based training is used to develop nursing students’ clinical performance in assessing and managing situations in clinical placements. The use of simulation-based training has increased and become an integrated part of nursing education. The aim of this study was to explore nursing students’ experiences of simulation-based training and how the students perceived the transfer of learning to clinical practice. Methods Eight focus group interviews were conducted with a total of 32 s- and third-year nursing students who participated in a simulation-based training organized as preparation for clinical placement. The transcribed interviews were analysed with thematic analysis. Results Three major themes emerged from the focus group interviews; first, the simulation-based training promoted self-confidence; second, understanding from simulation-based training improved clinical skills and judgements in clinical practice; and third, simulation-based training emphasised the importance of communication and team collaboration. Conclusions This study revealed students’ transfer of learning outcomes from simulation-based training to clinical practice. The students’ experiences of the simulation-based training remain as enduring and conscious learning outcomes throughout their completion of clinical practice. The organisation of simulation-based training and its implementation in the curriculum are crucial for the learning outcomes and for students’ experiences of the transfer of knowledge to clinical practice.

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