Effectiveness of High-Fidelity Simulation-based Education on Performance, Satisfaction, and Self-Confidence among Mental Health Nursing Students رسالة دكتوراة

Abstract

Background: As nursing program enrollment continues to rise and clinical experience site availability remains limited, nursing educators are facing challenges in meeting students' clinical experience requirements. Nursing lab simulations help recreate clinical experiences and aid educators in training future nurses. Utilizing clinical simulation in nursing education has been crucial in bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical skills in a secure learning setting. So, High-fidelity simulation (HFS) provides a method to enhance cognitive, emotional, and physical skills and inspire the next generation of learners. Aim: to evaluate the efficacy of employing HFS in enhancing mental health nursing students' performance, satisfaction, and self-confidence in contrast to a group of students undergoing traditional nursing education methods. Methodology: A mixed method design was utilized by recruiting 75 nursing students from Arab American University Palestine and An-Najah National University using a convenience sampling technique. The Educational Practices Questionnaire-Curriculum (EPQ-C) and Learner Satisfaction and Self-Confidence in Learning (LSSCL) method were used to assess nursing students' performance, satisfaction, and self-confidence. Interviews were conducted to gather qualitative data and then analyzed. Statistical tests like t-tests and repeated measures ANOVA were employed to evaluate how HFS impacted the study variables. Result: The study found significant differences between intervention and control groups, with students using HFS reporting better satisfaction, confidence, and performance. Main qualitative outcomes were identified: enhancing self-esteem and confidence, patient-centered care, developing effective communication skills, and psychological and physical preparedness for mentally ill patient care. Conclusion: Simulation has been demonstrated to be a successful teaching method for nursing students. Simulations serve as an effective and worthwhile teaching tool. Learning results are typically better for students who have a favorable opinion of the simulations' design elements. As a result, incorporating simulation into nursing students' education helps them make the connection between theory and practice, improving their performance, confidence, and satisfaction while providing a secure setting in addition to traditional clinical training.