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Structured Prebriefing Prior to Simulation

Barber, Sylvia A
http://orcid.org/0000-0003-0830-1767
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=casednp1467324005

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2016, Doctor of Nursing Practice , Case Western Reserve University, School of Nursing.
Abstract Problem: Simulation is an effective and widely utilized teaching modality, providing a safe, realistic environment to practice requisite skills and develop clinical reasoning skills. Students report high levels of anxiety and decreased confidence before beginning simulation. Aim: The purpose of this study was to investigate the use of a structured prebriefing immediately before simulation on nursing students’ level of anxiety and confidence. Methods: The study used a one-group, pretest-posttest design. The sample was composed of last semester associate of science in nursing students in a school of nursing in Midwestern United States. A state anxiety scale instrument and confidence scale instrument were used to determine the effects of participating in a structured prebriefing using reflection-before-action. Pertinent Findings: Ninety-three participants completed the study, 100% of the population. A statistically significant decrease in state anxiety level and increased confidence level emerged following participation in a high-fidelity simulation. Conclusions: The theory-based structured prebriefing implemented in this study provided nursing students with opportunities to reflect on their prior knowledge and learning experiences and connect them to the pending simulation learning activity. The structured pre-briefing may have helped students feel more prepared to participate in the simulation, be less anxious and have increased confidence in their ability to engage in the simulation. It is recommended that a structured prebriefing based on reflection-before-action be used prior to beginning high fidelity simulations and that further study be done of the intervention and its effectiveness.
Deborah Lindell, DNP (Committee Chair)
Celeste Alfes, DNP (Committee Member)
Elizabeth Zimmermann, DNP (Committee Member)
135 p.
Nursing
Simulation prebriefing; Prebriefing; Structured prebriefing; Briefing; Reflection; Reflection-Before-Action

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  • Barber, S. A. (2016). Structured Prebriefing Prior to Simulation [Doctoral dissertation, Case Western Reserve University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=casednp1467324005

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Barber, Sylvia. Structured Prebriefing Prior to Simulation. 2016. Case Western Reserve University, Doctoral dissertation. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=casednp1467324005.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Barber, Sylvia. "Structured Prebriefing Prior to Simulation." Doctoral dissertation, Case Western Reserve University, 2016. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=casednp1467324005

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)

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