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Evaluating impact of repeated exposure to high fidelity simulation: skills acquisition and stress levels in postgraduate critical care nursing students
Abstract
Background
Unfamiliarity with skills and environment is an important contributor to occupational stress for critical care nurses. Simulation is an effective pedagogy for the development of clinical proficiency. Hence, it is important to research the impact of simulation exposure on both skills enhancement and stress levels.
Method
Participants were postgraduate intensive care nursing students. Data on clinical performance and participant stress levels (average heart rate) were collected during repeated high-fidelity simulation exposures.
Results
Repeated exposures indicated that skills were enhanced in the category primary assessment and consultation with doctor. The average heart rate was elevated during each simulation exposure. Repeated exposures did not attenuate participant stress levels.
Conclusion
Enhanced skills and familiarity with the environment do not necessarily reduce stress levels during simulated high-acuity scenarios.
History
Publication title
Clinical Simulation in NursingVolume
48Pagination
96-102ISSN
1876-1399Department/School
School of NursingPublisher
Elsevier Ltd.Place of publication
United StatesRights statement
Copyright 2020 International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and LearningRepository Status
- Restricted
