Abstract
Session presented on: Monday, July 22, 2013:
Purpose: The purpose of this 2012 study was to determine the effectiveness of implementing Polya's Four Phases of Problem-Solving into simulation in order to evaluate mean dosage calculation test scores and self-perceived judgment in dosage calculation skills in fundamental nursing students. In addition, levels of satisfaction, self-confidence in learning, best educational practices, and satisfaction with the simulation design were measured utilizing the NLN 5-point Likert scaled tools.
Methods: A quantitative pre-test/post-test design was utilized to measure the effectiveness of high-fidelity simulation on an intact group of fundamental AS level nursing students (n = 77).
Results: Results revealed that fundamental students performed significantly better on the post-test (m = 8.77, sd = 0.83) than the pre-test (m = 6.60, sd = 19.4) after attending a simulation experiment (t(76) = -10.561, p < .000). Dosage calculation items that were perceived to be highly illogical-neutral were more likely to be incorrect, however, these items were significantly improved by the post-test. Students were satisfied with the simulation experience (m = 4.55, sd = 0.531) and felt confident that they were learning skills needed to perform safely in a clinical setting (m = 4.32, sd = 0.520). Students agreed that the educational best practices of active learning, collaboration, diverse ways of learning, and high expectations (m = 4.26, sd = 0.596) were met. Evaluation of the simulation design revealed that students agreed that objectives and information were clearly given and met, they felt supported during the learning process, problem-solving skills were enhanced, feedback and guided reflection aided in the learning process, and the scenario resembled real life (m = 4.41, sd = 0.513).
Conclusion: Students were able to significantly increase their dosage calculation scores in a learning environment that they found to be satisfying, realistic, and beneficial to the development of problem-solving and judgment skills.
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Presentation
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Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
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Research Approach
Quantitative Research
Keywords:
Dosage Calculation Skills, Simulation, Education
Recommended Citation
Huse, Jaclynn S., "Adding up to patient safety: Utilizing simulation as an educational strategy to enhance dosage calculation skills in fundamental level nursing students" (2013). INRC (Congress). 39.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/inrc/2013/presentations_2013/39
Conference Name
24th International Nursing Research Congress
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Sigma Theta Tau International
Conference Location
Prague, Czech Republic
Conference Year
2013
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Adding up to patient safety: Utilizing simulation as an educational strategy to enhance dosage calculation skills in fundamental level nursing students
Prague, Czech Republic
Session presented on: Monday, July 22, 2013:
Purpose: The purpose of this 2012 study was to determine the effectiveness of implementing Polya's Four Phases of Problem-Solving into simulation in order to evaluate mean dosage calculation test scores and self-perceived judgment in dosage calculation skills in fundamental nursing students. In addition, levels of satisfaction, self-confidence in learning, best educational practices, and satisfaction with the simulation design were measured utilizing the NLN 5-point Likert scaled tools.
Methods: A quantitative pre-test/post-test design was utilized to measure the effectiveness of high-fidelity simulation on an intact group of fundamental AS level nursing students (n = 77).
Results: Results revealed that fundamental students performed significantly better on the post-test (m = 8.77, sd = 0.83) than the pre-test (m = 6.60, sd = 19.4) after attending a simulation experiment (t(76) = -10.561, p < .000). Dosage calculation items that were perceived to be highly illogical-neutral were more likely to be incorrect, however, these items were significantly improved by the post-test. Students were satisfied with the simulation experience (m = 4.55, sd = 0.531) and felt confident that they were learning skills needed to perform safely in a clinical setting (m = 4.32, sd = 0.520). Students agreed that the educational best practices of active learning, collaboration, diverse ways of learning, and high expectations (m = 4.26, sd = 0.596) were met. Evaluation of the simulation design revealed that students agreed that objectives and information were clearly given and met, they felt supported during the learning process, problem-solving skills were enhanced, feedback and guided reflection aided in the learning process, and the scenario resembled real life (m = 4.41, sd = 0.513).
Conclusion: Students were able to significantly increase their dosage calculation scores in a learning environment that they found to be satisfying, realistic, and beneficial to the development of problem-solving and judgment skills.