Affiliations: [a] School of Nursing, Acibadem Mehmet Aydinlar University, Istanbul, Turkey | [b] Gülhane Faculty of Nursing, University of Health Sciences, Ankara, Turkey | [c] School of Nursing, Hasan Kalyoncu University, Gaziantep, Turkey | [d] Girne American University, Nursing School, Girne, Cyprus | [e] Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, Mugla Sıtkı Kocman University, Kotekli, Mugla, Turkey
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Hybrid simulation can be developed with mannequins of any fidelity and tabletop simulators with a standardized patient to create a complex, high-level learning activity. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study is to analyze the effects of a hybrid simulation technique used with nursing students in a scenario about the emergency setting. METHODS: This one-group pre-test post-test model quasi-experimental study was carried out with 39 students in Ankara, Turkey, from October 2014 to July 2015. RESULTS: Nearly all participants reported that the simulation improved their critical thinking, decision-making skills, and self-confidence before the clinical activity and that they felt as though they were real nurses during the activity (94.7%, 97.3%, 84.2%, and 92.1%, respectively). CONCLUSION: The results of this study support the integration of hybrid simulation experiences throughout the nursing curriculum, as evidenced by positive responses from students through the simulation evaluation questionnaire.
