Realism and presence in simulation: Nursing student perceptions and learning outcomes

Background: Research examining how perceived realism and presence affects participants’ learning experiences and outcomes is limited. Method: A convergent mixed-methods design was used, with quantitative data assigned as the primary method. After engaging in a communication training simulation,...

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Main Authors: Maclean, Sharon, Geddes, F., Kelly, Michelle, Della, Phill
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: SLACK INC 2019
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Online Access:http://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/LP110100035
http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/83550
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author Maclean, Sharon
Geddes, F.
Kelly, Michelle
Della, Phill
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Geddes, F.
Kelly, Michelle
Della, Phill
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description Background: Research examining how perceived realism and presence affects participants’ learning experiences and outcomes is limited. Method: A convergent mixed-methods design was used, with quantitative data assigned as the primary method. After engaging in a communication training simulation, 141 undergraduate nursing students completed the Concept of Presence, Simulation Design, and the Quality of Discharge Teaching scales. A subsample of 12 participants were interviewed to provide qualitative data, as the secondary method, on their learning experience. Hierarchical multiple regression analysis was performed on the quantitative data and thematic analysis for qualitative data. Results: Differences in participants’ perceived realism and level of presence were not affected by the communication-based learning interventions. A positive, fully mediated relationship between realism, presence, and learning outcomes in discharge communication skills was found. The quality of the simulation experience gave participants the opportunity to reflect on their knowledge and capacity to transfer skills into clinical practice. Conclusion: The convergence of findings supports the theory that perceived realism and presence positively affected learning outcomes.
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spelling curtin-20.500.11937-835502021-08-03T00:50:30Z Realism and presence in simulation: Nursing student perceptions and learning outcomes Maclean, Sharon Geddes, F. Kelly, Michelle Della, Phill Science & Technology Life Sciences & Biomedicine Nursing PATIENT SIMULATION VIRTUAL-REALITY SENSE Background: Research examining how perceived realism and presence affects participants’ learning experiences and outcomes is limited. Method: A convergent mixed-methods design was used, with quantitative data assigned as the primary method. After engaging in a communication training simulation, 141 undergraduate nursing students completed the Concept of Presence, Simulation Design, and the Quality of Discharge Teaching scales. A subsample of 12 participants were interviewed to provide qualitative data, as the secondary method, on their learning experience. Hierarchical multiple regression analysis was performed on the quantitative data and thematic analysis for qualitative data. Results: Differences in participants’ perceived realism and level of presence were not affected by the communication-based learning interventions. A positive, fully mediated relationship between realism, presence, and learning outcomes in discharge communication skills was found. The quality of the simulation experience gave participants the opportunity to reflect on their knowledge and capacity to transfer skills into clinical practice. Conclusion: The convergence of findings supports the theory that perceived realism and presence positively affected learning outcomes. 2019 Journal Article http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/83550 10.3928/01484834-20190521-03 English http://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/LP110100035 SLACK INC restricted
spellingShingle Science & Technology
Life Sciences & Biomedicine
Nursing
PATIENT SIMULATION
VIRTUAL-REALITY
SENSE
Maclean, Sharon
Geddes, F.
Kelly, Michelle
Della, Phill
Realism and presence in simulation: Nursing student perceptions and learning outcomes
title Realism and presence in simulation: Nursing student perceptions and learning outcomes
title_full Realism and presence in simulation: Nursing student perceptions and learning outcomes
title_fullStr Realism and presence in simulation: Nursing student perceptions and learning outcomes
title_full_unstemmed Realism and presence in simulation: Nursing student perceptions and learning outcomes
title_short Realism and presence in simulation: Nursing student perceptions and learning outcomes
title_sort realism and presence in simulation: nursing student perceptions and learning outcomes
topic Science & Technology
Life Sciences & Biomedicine
Nursing
PATIENT SIMULATION
VIRTUAL-REALITY
SENSE
url http://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/LP110100035
http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/83550