Perception of University Nursing Students and Faculty Members Regarding Simulated Practices: A Mixed Methods Study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Clinical simulation has been used as a teaching strategy for students in health programmes, fostering greater preparedness and confidence in performing procedures.

Objective

This study aimed to analyse the perception of fourth-semester nursing students and teachers regarding the simulated practice methodology implemented in a private university in Cali, Colombia.

Method

A robust mixed-methods approach was used, incorporating quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews with 41 students and 5 teaching nursing faculty members. Data triangulation was applied to ensure the robustness of the results.

Results

Both students and teachers reported a positive perception of simulated practice, which contributes to knowledge acquisition and contextual learn

SUBMITTER: Nunez RC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11503441 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature