Retention of Knowledge with High Fidelity Simulation

Download or read book Retention of Knowledge with High Fidelity Simulation written by Jaime L. Zinsmaster and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: High-fidelity simulation is being used more for nursing clinical education and has received increased attention in nursing literature. Research has added to the knowledge regarding simulation development, evaluation, and implementation. The purpose of this quasi-experimental study was to add to the knowledge base regarding the influence of high-fidelity simulation on gain and retention of knowledge. Forty-four junior level baccalaureate nursing students participated in either a lecture only (n = 19) or lecture with simulation (n = 25) experience. The students were tested pre-intervention, post-intervention, and at 4 months utilizing a multiple choice knowledge evaluation test that was developed by the researchers. The results of this study demonstrate that although there was significant learning with the simulation and lecture experience over the lecture only experience (t = -3.39, df = 29, p = .002), there was not significant impact on the 4 month retention of knowledge between the groups (t = -.30, df = 42, p = .766). Simulation design was tested through the National League for Nursing simulation tools, including the: Simulation Design Scale, Educational Practices in Simulation Scale, and the Student Satisfaction and Self-Confidence in Learning Scales. The scenario was found to be well developed as compared to other pulished studies.