High-Fidelity Simulation in Undergraduate Nursing Education: A Review of Simulation Reviews

Authors

Jessica Doolen, University of Nevada, Las VegasFollow
B Mariani, Villanova UniversityFollow
T Atz, University of South Carolina
T L. Horsley, University Chicago Marcella Niehoff School of NursingFollow
J O'Rourke, University of Illinois at ChicagoFollow
K McAfee, University of Massachusetts Amherst
C L. Cross, Nevada State CollegeFollow

Document Type

Book Review

Publication Date

1-1-2016

Publication Title

Clinical Simulation in Nursing

Publisher

Elsevier Inc.

Volume

12

Issue

7

First page number:

290

Last page number:

302

Abstract

The purpose of this focused review was to provide an overview of existing high-fidelity simulation reviews in undergraduate nursing education. Over the last 10 years, there has been a substantial increase in the use of high-fidelity simulation in undergraduate nursing education. Six reviewers conducted a systematic literature search on existing reviews of high-fidelity simulation and undergraduate nursing education from January 1, 2009, through June 30, 2015. Using a comprehensive search of literature databases and hand searches, a total of 34 reviews were initially selected for full review with seven reviews included in the final analysis after rereview of the inclusion/exclusion criteria. Findings from simulation research and reviews revealed significant differences in design and assessment methods leading to a wide variety of measurement outcomes and a variety of limitations. Of the seven reviews, five were integrative reviews and two were reviews of the literature. No meta-analysis or systematic reviews met the inclusion criteria. The review suggests a need for methodologically sound research that translates simulation outcomes to future performance and practice. Findings from the review support the multitude of challenges in simulation research including a lack of funding, a lack of simulation training for faculty and staff, and a lack of support for faculty conducting simulation research. Limitations of prior studies include weak designs, mixed samples, and a lack of valid and reliable evaluation tools. © 2016 International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning.

Keywords

High-fidelity simulation; Integrative review; Meta-analysis; Simulation; Systematic review; Undergraduate nursing students

Language

English

Repository Citation

Doolen, J., Mariani, B., Atz, T., Horsley, T. L., O'Rourke, J., McAfee, K., Cross, C. L. (2016). High-Fidelity Simulation in Undergraduate Nursing Education: A Review of Simulation Reviews. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 12(7), 290-302. Elsevier Inc..
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2016.01.009