J Korean Acad Fundam Nurs.  2010 Aug;17(3):371-381.

Development of a Scenario and Evaluation for Simulation Learning of Care for Patients with Asthma in Emergency Units

• Ko IS
• Kim HS
• Kim IS
• Kim SS
• Oh EG
• Kim EJ
• Lee JH
• Kang SW

Abstract

PURPOSE
The purpose of this study was to develop a scenario and evaluate students' performance in simulation learning of care for patients with asthma in emergency units.
METHODS
Meetings of experts were used to develop a scenario based on actual patients and textbook material. An evaluation protocol was developed to evaluate the simulation learning. The scenario was used in 2006 with six groups of 26 senior nursing students who participated voluntarily.
RESULTS
The scenario was developed according to the nursing process for 15 minutes of simulation learning. The nursing students were able to demonstrate their knowledge and skills. The results showed a need to improve problem solving ability. In the self-evaluation, the students reported that simulation learning helped them to integrate their knowledge to practice and recognize their weaknesses and strengths. However, the scores for self-confidence about patient care after the simulation learning were low (4.8/10).
CONCLUSION
The scenario in this study gave the students the experience of providing qualified and secure nursing care under conditions similar to reality. Further development of a variety of scenarios for simulation learning is needed.

Keyword

Patient Simulation; Asthma

MeSH Terms

Asthma
Diagnostic Self Evaluation
Emergencies
Humans
Learning
Nursing Care
Nursing Process
Patient Care
Patient Simulation
Problem Solving
Students, Nursing