The impact of high fidelity patient simulation on the level of knowledge and critical thinking skills in code blue management among undergraduate nursing students in Malaysia
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
4-1-2021
Abstract
The efficacy of high fidelity patient simulation (HFPS) over low fidelity patient manikins (LFPM) in improving learning outcomes among undergraduate nursing students in Malaysia remains unknown. The aim of this study is to compare learning outcomes (knowledge and critical thinking skills) using an adult code blue drill simulated program using HFPS versus LFPM among undergraduate nursing students in Malaysia. In an experimental study, final-year undergraduate nursing students (N = 407) from three centers in Malaysia were trained in code blue management and assigned to either control (LFPM) or intervention (HFPS) group. Pre- and post-test assessment was conducted using 30-single best answer questions and the California Critical Thinking Disposition Inventory. A repeated-measures analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) showed significant differences in knowledge levels (intervention, eta(2) = 0.146; control, eta(2) = 0.130) and critical thinking skills (intervention, eta(2) = 0.119; control, eta(2) = 0.066). Simulation-based education using HFPS is advantageous over LFPM in increasing knowledge and critical thinking skills in code blue management among nursing students.
Keywords
High fidelity patient simulation, Low fidelity patient manikins, Nursing education, California Critical Thinking Disposition Inventory
Divisions
fac_med
Funders
Universiti Malaya (UM), Malaysia [PG127-2012B],Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR), Malaysia [UTARRF 6200/F05],Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia [DIP-2018-035]
Publication Title
SAGE Open
Volume
11
Issue
2
Publisher
SAGE Publications Inc
Publisher Location
2455 TELLER RD, THOUSAND OAKS, CA 91320 USA