Abstract
Aim:
This study aimed to explore nursing and midwifery clinical educators’ preparation practices related to in situ simulation-based education, at a tertiary health service in Australia.
Background:
Simulation-based education is routinely used in healthcare education and training. A key mechanism to optimise simulation-based education is learner preparation. While diverse pre-simulation preparation approaches are described in the literature, these are predominantly focused on activities that are undertaken in either university and/or skills centre contexts. In contrast, the learner preparation practices for simulation-based education that is delivered insitu in healthcare facilities by clinical nurse and midwifery educators are underexplored.
Design:
This study used an exploratory qualitative design.
Methods:
Participants were recruited using purposive sampling from a potential study group of thirty. Twelve individuals from the nursing and midwifery education group met selection criteria and agreed to participate in the study. Each individual participated in a semi-structured interview. Interview data were then transcribed and analysed using qualitative descriptive methods.
Results:
Data analysis resulted in the development of four themes related to the preparation of participants for insitu simulation-based education sessions. Each theme informs the choices of clinical nurse/midwifery educators’ preparation practices: 1) responsivity to workplace and clinical priorities; 2) clinical educator objectives; 3) preparedness for learning and clinical practice; and 4) evolving educational expertise.
Conclusion:
This study explored the preparation practices of nurse and midwifery clinical educators engaged in the delivery of insitu simulation-based education. Findings indicate a depth of experiences and a willingness to share practice insights, suggesting that insitu simulation-based education is an integral part of the in service repertoire and a key component of departmental education strategies, designed to support practice and hone skills required to deliver quality patient care.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 104030 |
Pages (from-to) | 1-6 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Nurse Education in Practice |
Volume | 78 |
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Publication status | Published - Jul 2024 |