Perception of University Nursing Students and Faculty Members Regarding Simulated Practices: A Mixed Methods Study

dc.contributor.authorCastillo Núñez, Rosalbina
dc.contributor.authorZambrano Bermeo, Rosa Nury
dc.contributor.authorBonilla Casierra, Nancy Francisca
dc.contributor.authorTusconi, Massimo
dc.contributor.authorCurcio, Felice
dc.contributor.authorAviles Gonzalez, Cesar Ivan
dc.date.accessioned2025-07-10T20:36:20Z
dc.date.available2025-07-10T20:36:20Z
dc.date.issued2024
dc.description.abstractIntroduction: Clinical simulation has been used as a teaching strategy for students in health programmes, fostering greater preparedness and confidence in performing procedures. Objective: This study aimed to analyse the perception of fourth-semester nursing students and teachers regarding the simulated practice methodology implemented in a private university in Cali, Colombia. Method: A robust mixed-methods approach was used, incorporating quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews with 41 students and 5 teaching nursing faculty members. Data triangulation was applied to ensure the robustness of the results. Results: Both students and teachers reported a positive perception of simulated practice, which contributes to knowledge acquisition and contextual learning. Students emphasised that simulation improved their prior knowledge and motivated them to explore new topics. Lecturers emphasised the importance of well-trained instructors in simulation environments. However, participants identified challenges affecting performance, including simulation duration, group size, realism, and resource constraints. Conclusions: Students and teachers recommend strategic changes to the curriculum to optimise simulation practices.
dc.identifier.citationNúñez, R. C., Bermeo, R. N. Z., Casierra, N. F. B., Tusconi, M., Curcio, F., & Gonzalez, C. I. A. (2024). Perception of University Nursing Students and Faculty Members Regarding Simulated Practices: A Mixed Methods Study. Nursing Reports, 14(4), 2975-2989. https://doi.org/10.3390/nursrep14040217
dc.identifier.issn2039439X
dc.identifier.urihttps://repositorio.usc.edu.co/handle/20.500.12421/7362
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherMDPI
dc.subjectlearning
dc.subjectnursing
dc.subjectperception
dc.subjectsimulation training
dc.subjectstudents
dc.titlePerception of University Nursing Students and Faculty Members Regarding Simulated Practices: A Mixed Methods Study
dc.typeArticle

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