Author : Sylvia A. Barber
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 135 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (112 download)
Book Synopsis Structured Prebriefing Prior to Simulation by : Sylvia A. Barber
Download or read book Structured Prebriefing Prior to Simulation written by Sylvia A. Barber and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 135 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Problem: Simulation is an effective and widely utilized teaching modality, providing a safe, realistic environment to practice requisite skills and develop clinical reasoning skills. Students report high levels of anxiety and decreased confidence before beginning simulation. Aim: The purpose of this study was to investigate the use of a structured prebriefing immediately before simulation on nursing students’ level of anxiety and confidence. Methods: The study used a one-group, pretest-posttest design. The sample was composed of last semester associate of science in nursing students in a school of nursing in Midwestern United States. A state anxiety scale instrument and confidence scale instrument were used to determine the effects of participating in a structured prebriefing using reflection-before-action. Pertinent Findings: Ninety-three participants completed the study, 100% of the population. A statistically significant decrease in state anxiety level and increased confidence level emerged following participation in a high-fidelity simulation. Conclusions: The theory-based structured prebriefing implemented in this study provided nursing students with opportunities to reflect on their prior knowledge and learning experiences and connect them to the pending simulation learning activity. The structured pre-briefing may have helped students feel more prepared to participate in the simulation, be less anxious and have increased confidence in their ability to engage in the simulation. It is recommended that a structured prebriefing based on reflection-before-action be used prior to beginning high fidelity simulations and that further study be done of the intervention and its effectiveness.