Effects of Practice on Competency In Single-Rescuer Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

This study demonstrated the effectiveness of brief practice on voice advisory manikins in improving skill retention by nursing students in single-rescuer cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Brief practice can assist nurses and other providers in maintaining their CPR skills and may lead to improved performance competency

A Proposed Model for Simulation Faculty Workload Determination

Background Faculty workload calculations are not designed to capture nursing simulation faculty workload. The purposes of this literature review were to gather available determinants of simulation faculty workload in the existing literature and to propose a nascent simulation faculty workload model. Method Scholarly databases were searched and synthesized. Results Determinants of simulation faculty workload included substitution of clinical with simulation, simulation-to-clinical hour ratios, faculty preparation for simulation, faculty-to-student ratios, length of time in simulation, and the coordinator/director role. Conclusions This article provides an initial attempt to identify and contextualize factors that determine simulation faculty workload. The simulation faculty workload model provides educators a framework with which to define and analyze concepts related to simulation workload, test relationships between these concepts, and guide discussions with administrato

The INACSL Standards of Best Practice

Standards are created by experts within a discipline and reflect best practice. The International Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning (INACSL) developed the first set of published Standards for Best Practice: Simulation in 2011, and added guidelines in 2013. The INACSL Standards serve as a framework for providing simulation-based educational experiences within healthcare, and can be applied to multiple professions and settings. This chapter provides an overview of the comprehensive development process and summary of the seven INACSL Standards, with examples for their use within healthcare education and training. Utilizing the INACSL Standards in any setting creates a standardized foundation on which to build simulation-based educational experiences and demonstrates adherence to best practices for internal and external stakeholders

Simulation Research Considerations

Drawing from seminal articles on the topic, this chapter provides researchers with a comprehensive overview of suggestions related to the use of simulation in health care. Ideas for research studies, theoretical models to help guide and strengthen research questions and concepts, building a research team, designing a study, recruiting subjects, interacting with Institutional Review Boards, resources for locating evaluation instruments with reliability and validity, and, finally, planning for publication of final results are presented. Novice researchers are more likely to produce a meaningful study if these ideas are addressed during the planning phase. Experienced researchers interested in developing a new program of research will find references and recommendations for entering the field

Enhanced Learning Using Digital Recordings with Integrated Standardized Patient Examinations (ISPEs) in Physical Therapy Education: A Qualitative Pilot Study

(1) Background: Integrated standardized patient examinations (ISPEs) allow students to demonstrate competence with curricular learning and communication. Digital recordings of these experiences provide an objective permanent record, allowing students to review and improve their performance. Although recordings have been utilized as a tool in physical therapy education, no studies have described the impact of reviewing recordings of ISPE. This qualitative pilot study aimed to investigate student perceptions and learning after reviewing their recordings of ISPE. (2) Methods: Second-year Doctor of Physical Therapy students (n= 23) participated in the study by completing an anonymous online survey after reviewing their recordings from three ISPEs. Thematic analysis was used to identify codes and central themes from the survey data. (3) Results: The results showed that 95.6% of students found the video review process beneficial. Five themes emerged: (i) digital recordings provide an objective performance assessment, (ii) approaches to self-review vary, (iii) it provides an opportunity for growth, (iv) a holistic review is possible, and (v) students need structure and guidance in the process. (4) Conclusions: Study findings indicate that a review of the recordings of ISPEs facilitates the development of clinical skills for physical therapy students. Implementing an explicit framework for reviewing the recordings may enhance the process and facilitate further promotion of reflection-on-action

Nursing faculty perceptions of a virtual reality catheter insertion game: A multisite international study

Faculty and nursing professionals participated in a usability study of a second-generation Virtual Reality Sterile Urinary Catheter Insertion Game (VR SUCIG). Background: Faculty are key decision makers in acquiring technologies that lead to learning and retention of psychomotor skills in nursing. Methods: Fourty-six nursing faculty and professionals from 8 US and 1 Australian nursing school participated. Participants played the VR SUCIG and completed the System Usability Scale (SUS) and a User Reaction Survey. Results: The SUS for the second generation of the VR SUCIG was 47, or low-medium usability. User reactions were mixed. Participants stated the game was fun, challenging, and engaging, but were frustrated with technical issues, and did not enjoy learning to function in the virtual environment. Conclusions. Nursing faculty and professionals had mixed reactions to the VR SUCIG. Further game refinement is needed