Simulation education with problem-based learning: Effect on nursing students’ communication apprehension

Keywords:
simulation education, problem-based learning, communication, assertiveness, clinical self-efficacy
Abstract

We investigated the effect of simulation education with problem-based learning (SIM-PBL) on nursing students’ communication apprehension, assertiveness, and nursing clinical self-efficacy. Participants were 82 senior nursing students at a university in South Korea. Through the pre–post SIM-PBL comparison, we found that communication apprehension in group discussion decreased and nursing clinical self-efficacy increased, but no difference was found in assertiveness. Based on these findings, we recommend the development and application of SIM-PBL for various situations in the curriculum for nursing students prior to clinical practice.

Author Biographies
  1. Young-Hee Kim, Daejeon Institute of Science and Technology
    Department of Nursing
  2. Kyung-Hye Hwang, Suwon Science College
    Department of Nursing
  3. Ok-Hee Cho, Kongju National University

    Department of Nursing, College of Nursing and Health

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2017-09-06
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