Key informants' perspectives on simulation-based learning experiences: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Simulation is a proven student-centred pedagogy, used in undergraduate nursing and midwifery education programmes as an effective strategy to support knowledge and skills development and ensure practice readiness. In this study, simulation-based learning experiences (SBLEs) were used to redress missed learning opportunities in real-life settings during restrictive conditions. Simulations were conducted in a safe controlled environment, affording students opportunities to practice, and develop the required skills for practice.

Methods

The study aimed to explore key informants' perspectives on the introduction of SBLEs during a global pandemic. A qualitative descriptive research design was chosen. Purposeful sampling was used to invite pre-internship students (n = 9

SUBMITTER: Kingston L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12359827 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature