Psychometric Testing of the Chinese Simple Version of the Simulation Learning Effectiveness Inventory: Classical Theory Test and Item Response Theory.

ABSTRACT:

Background

High-fidelity simulation (HFS) has become a widely used and established pedagogy for teaching clinical nursing skills. Nevertheless, there are few evidence-based instruments that validate the effectiveness of simulation learning in mainland China.

Methods

The Simulation Learning Effectiveness Inventory (SLEI) was adapted and validated for use in this study. Psychometric evaluation, incorporating classical test theory and item response theory (IRT) methods, was performed with 533 third-year undergraduate nursing students who were recruited from May 2017 to July 2018.

Results

The findings of exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses revealed that the simplified Chinese version of the SLEI (SLEI-SC) was composed of six factors, namely, course arrangement, e

SUBMITTER: Huang F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7042430 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature