Clinical Judgment in Nursing Students After Observation of In-Class Simulations.

The efficacy of using in-class simulations to develop clinical judgment is understudied. This was a repeated measures, quasi-experimental, within-subjects one-group design study to determine if observations of in-class simulations and the primary nurse role influenced clinical judgment skills among...

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Publicado en:Clinical Simulation in Nursing Vol. 51; pp. 19 - 28
Autores principales: Klenke-Borgmann, Laura, Cantrell, Mary Ann, Mariani, Bette
Formato: research tables/charts Journal Article
Publicado: Elsevier B.V. Feb2021
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Sumario:The efficacy of using in-class simulations to develop clinical judgment is understudied. This was a repeated measures, quasi-experimental, within-subjects one-group design study to determine if observations of in-class simulations and the primary nurse role influenced clinical judgment skills among 45 study participants. Clinical judgment skills increased after the in-class simulations. Statistically significant differences were seen between the scores for primary nurse role (n = 21) and supporting nurse role (n = 24) at the third measurement point (week 16). Observation of in-class simulation and being in the primary nurse role may improve clinical judgment skills. • Clinical judgment is significantly underdeveloped among graduate nurses. • Research indicates clinical judgment abilities can be developed and improved through simulation-based learning experiences. • The efficacy of using in-class inter-professional simulations to develop clinical judgment is understudied. • Observation of in-class interprofessional simulation and being in the primary nurse role may improve clinical judgment skills. • Future research priorities should include measuring the transferability of in-class simulation outcomes to the practice environment.