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ArticleJMIR research protocols2020

Improving the Use of Simulation in Nursing Education: Protocol for a Realist Review.

Torbjørg Træland Meum, Åshild Slettebø, Mariann Fossum

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Article in JMIR research protocols, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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3 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Torbjørg Træland MeumDepartment of Health and Nursing Science, University of Agder, Grimstad, Norway.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2014-1073
Åshild SlettebøDepartment of Health and Nursing Science, University of Agder, Grimstad, Norway.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5597-4553
Mariann FossumDepartment of Health and Nursing Science, University of Agder, Grimstad, Norway.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4162-4277
University of Agder · NO

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundNursing education has evolved in line with societal needs, and simulation-based learning (SBL) is increasingly being used to bridge the gap between practice and education. Previous literature reviews have demonstrated the effectiveness of using SBL in nursing education. However, there is a need to explore how and why it works to expand the theoretical foundation of SBL. Realist reviews are a theory-based approach to synthesizing existing evidence on how complex programs work in particular contexts or settings.

objectiveThis review aims to understand how, why, and in what circumstances the use of simulation affects learning as part of the bachelor's program in nursing.

methodsA realist review will be conducted in accordance with the realist template for a systematic review. In particular, we will identify and explore the underlying assumption of how SBL is supposed to work, that is, identify and explore program theories of SBL. The review will be carried out as an iterative process of searching, appraising, and synthesizing the evidence to uncover theoretical concepts that explain the causal effects of SBL. In the final section of the review, we will involve stakeholders in the Norwegian community in a web-based Delphi survey to ensure that the emerging theoretical framework derived from the published literature aligns with stakeholders' experience in practice.

resultsThe Norwegian Centre for Research Data (project number 60415) has approved the study. We have performed an initial literature search, whereas quality appraisal and data extraction are ongoing processes.

conclusionsThe final outcome of the review is anticipated to extend the theoretical foundation for using simulation as an integrated component of the bachelor's program in nursing. Furthermore, the findings will be used to produce a briefing document containing guidance for national stakeholders in the community of simulation-based nursing education. Finally, the review findings will be disseminated in a peer-reviewed journal as well as national and international conferences. INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPORT IDENTIFIER (IRRID): DERR1-10.2196/16363.

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educationlearningnursingrealist reviewsimulation training

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PMID32347808
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