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Efficacy of high fidelity pediatric simulation on nursing students' self-awareness and empathy in a Middle Eastern County.

Basma Al Yazeedi, Zeinab Al Azri, Harshita Prabhakaran, Sheeba Elizabeth John, Lina Mohammed Wali Shakman, Divya Raghavan, Erna Judith Roach, Samiya Al Sabari, Judie Arulappan

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Basma Al YazeediDepartment of Maternal and Child Health, College of Nursing, Sultan Qaboos University, Al Khoudh, P.O box -66, Postal code-123, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman.
Zeinab Al AzriDepartment of Maternal and Child Health, College of Nursing, Sultan Qaboos University, Al Khoudh, P.O box -66, Postal code-123, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman.
Harshita PrabhakaranDepartment of Maternal and Child Health, College of Nursing, Sultan Qaboos University, Al Khoudh, P.O box -66, Postal code-123, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman.
Sheeba Elizabeth JohnDepartment of Maternal and Child Health, College of Nursing, Sultan Qaboos University, Al Khoudh, P.O box -66, Postal code-123, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman.
Lina Mohammed Wali ShakmanDepartment of Maternal and Child Health, College of Nursing, Sultan Qaboos University, Al Khoudh, P.O box -66, Postal code-123, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman.
Divya RaghavanDepartment of Maternal and Child Health, College of Nursing, Sultan Qaboos University, Al Khoudh, P.O box -66, Postal code-123, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman.
Erna Judith RoachDepartment of Maternal and Child Health, College of Nursing, Sultan Qaboos University, Al Khoudh, P.O box -66, Postal code-123, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman.
Samiya Al SabariTechnician, Nursing Laboratory and Simulation Unit, College of Nursing, Sultan Qaboos University, Al Khoudh, P.O box -66, Postal code-123, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman.
Judie ArulappanDepartment of Maternal and Child Health, College of Nursing, Sultan Qaboos University, Al Khoudh, P.O box -66, Postal code-123, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman.

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Abstract

Background: The importance of nurses' self-awareness and empathy and the effect of high-fidelity simulation in cultivating self-awareness and empathy among students is yet to be explored. Methods: This study determined the efficacy of high-fidelity simulation on self-awareness and empathy among undergraduate nursing students. A quasi-experimental approach with a one-group pre-posttest design was employed. Self-awareness was assessed using Self-Consciousness Revised Scale (22 items), while empathy was measured with the Kiersmae Chen Empathy Scale (15 items). Results: Data from 67 participants were analyzed. Analysis revealed no significant difference in students' self-awareness (t = -0.01, p > 0.05) or empathy (t = -1.92, p > 0.05) pre- and post-high-fidelity simulation. However, there was a notable improvement in cognitive empathy scores. To compare High-fidelity simulation and self-awareness, a one-way ANCOVA was conducted, controlling for gender, GPA, and previous exposure to simulation. The results indicated a non-significant relationship (F (1) = 3.59, p > 0.05). Likewise, High-fidelity simulation and empathy was compared using one-way ANCOVA while controlling for gender, GPA, and previous simulation exposure. The results revealed a non-significant relationship (F(1) = 1.64, p > 0.05). Conclusion: Though the study findings did not demonstrate significant effects, the observed enhancement in cognitive empathy post-simulation suggests a potential benefit. It is plausible that the intervention dosage was insufficient to induce substantial changes in these skills. Therefore, it is recommended to replicate the study with a larger sample and multiple simulation sessions.

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EmpathyHigh fidelity simulation trainingNursing studentsPediatric nursingSimulation training

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