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    J Korean Acad Nurs. 2011 Aug;41(4):433-443. Korean.
    Published online Aug 31, 2011.
    https://doi.org/10.4040/jkan.2011.41.4.433
    © 2011 Korean Society of Nursing Science
    Original Article

    Effects and Adequacy of High-Fidelity Simulation-Based Training for Obstetrical Nursing

    Woo Sook Lee,1 and Miok Kim2
      • 1Associate Professor, Red Cross College of Nursing, Seoul, Korea.
      • 2Full-time Lecturer, Department of Nursing, Namseoul University, Cheonan, Korea.
    • Address reprint requests to: Kim, Miok. Department of Nursing, Namseoul University, 21 Maeju-ri, Seonghwan-eup, Seobuk-gu, Cheonan 331-707, Korea. Tel: +82-41-580-2716, Fax. +82-41-580-2931, Email: aprilsea@hanmail.net
    Received November 02, 2010; Accepted August 04, 2011.

    Abstract

    Purpose

    Clinical training for nursing students is limited to rudimentary skills to avoid potential risks. Simulation-Based Training (SBT) can overcome the shortcomings of clinical training. We evaluated the educational effect of SBT for obstetrical nursing students using high-fidelity simulation courses.

    Methods

    We developed a simulation program for obstetrical nursing students to practice nursing skills that are necessary to provide quality care. The program consisted of four sessions. 1st: An orientation and a preliminary test. 2nd: Learning core skills required in obstetrical nursing. 3rd: Testing each student with scenario. 4th: Providing a debriefing session. At the beginning of the program, students were surveyed about their self-confidence in obstetrical nursing care, and at the end of the program, they were surveyed about the adequacy of SBT as well as self-confidence.

    Results

    Students' self-confidence showed a significant difference before and after simulation. Mean adequacy of SBT was 7.15±1.35 (out of 10). Most students became more interested in Women's Health Nursing after SBT.

    Conclusion

    The results from evaluating the effects of simulation-based obstetrical nursing training show that SBT provides invaluable clinical experience for obstetrical nursing students by overcoming the lack of actual clinical involvement in clinical training programs.

    Keywords
    Obstetrical nursing; Simulation-based training

    Figures

    Figure 1
    Running process of the simulation-based training.

    Tables

    Table 1
    General Characteristics of Participants (N=138)

    Table 2
    Self-confidence about Clinical Practices for Obstetric Nursing (N=138)

    Table 3
    Adequacy of Simulation-based Training (N=138)

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    MeSH Terms
    Adult
    Attitude of Health Personnel
    Clinical Competence
    Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate
    Female
    Humans
    Male
    Obstetrical Nursing/education*
    Pregnancy
    Program Evaluation
    Students, Nursing/psychology*
    Young Adult
    Metrics
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