Perception of competence gain in nursing students through high-fidelity clinical simulation: a cross-sectional study

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https://doi.org/10.55892/jrg.v7i15.1506

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High-Fidelity Simulation Training, Nursing Education, Competency-Based Education

Abstract

Introduction: High-fidelity clinical simulation (HFS) has established itself as an effective tool in nursing education, promoting gains in the cognitive, affective, and psychomotor dimensions of students. Objective: To assess nursing students' perceptions of the gains obtained from high-fidelity clinical simulation as an evaluative component. Method: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted with 206 students from a private higher education institution in the Federal District, Brazil. Data collection involved a sociodemographic and academic questionnaire and the application of the Perceived Gains from High-Fidelity Simulation Scale (PGHFS), composed of five dimensions: recognition/decision, intervention, technical/practical, attitudes, and cognition. Data were analyzed descriptively, presenting medians and interquartile ranges. The study received approval from the Research Ethics Committee. Results: Students perceived significant improvements in all evaluated dimensions, reflecting the positive impact of HFCS on the development of essential technical and practical skills for patient care. The overall gain score also showed a median of 4.00 (IQR 3.00-4.00), confirming the perception of considerable improvement in acquired skills. Conclusion: Students recognized important theoretical and practical improvements gained through the use of simulation as a learning assessment tool.

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Cecília Duarte Nascimento, Centro Universitário do Distrito Federal

Graduanda em enfermagem pelo Centro Universitário do Distrito Federal (UDF), Brasília, Distrito Federal.

Camilla Costa da Silva, Centro Universitário do Distrito Federal

Graduanda em enfermagem pelo Centro Universitário do Distrito Federal (UDF), Brasília, Distrito Federal.

Josielma da Silva Cavalcante, Centro Universitário do Distrito Federal

Graduanda em enfermagem pelo Centro Universitário do Distrito Federal (UDF), Brasília, Distrito Federal

Layanne Pereira de Carvalho, Centro Universitário do Distrito Federal

Graduanda em enfermagem pelo Centro Universitário do Distrito Federal (UDF), Brasília, Distrito Federal

Breno de Sousa Santana, Centro Universitário do Distrito Federal

Graduado em Enfermagem pela Universidade de Brasília. Mestre e Doutorando em Enfermagem pela Universidade de Brasília (UnB). Docente no curso de enfermagem no Centro Universitário do Distrito Federal (UDF), Brasília, Distrito Federal.

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Published

2024-11-11

How to Cite

NASCIMENTO, C. D.; SILVA, C. C. da; CAVALCANTE, J. da S.; CARVALHO, L. P. de; SANTANA, B. de S. Perception of competence gain in nursing students through high-fidelity clinical simulation: a cross-sectional study. JRG Journal of Academic Studies, Brasil, São Paulo, v. 7, n. 15, p. e15106, 2024. DOI: 10.55892/jrg.v7i15.1506. Disponível em: https://revistajrg.com/index.php/jrg/article/view/1506. Acesso em: 1 jun. 2025.

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