Branching Path Simulation for Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Students to Promote Critical Thinking: A Quasi-Experimental Study

IF 2.5 4区医学 Q2 HEALTH POLICY & SERVICES

Journal of Pediatric Health Care Pub Date : 2024-09-01 DOI:10.1016/j.pedhc.2024.03.004

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Abstract

Introduction

Branching path simulation (BPS) is an active learning pedagogy incorporating gaming principles in a low-stakes, safe environment. No study has explored the use of BPS in advanced practice nursing education. This study measured pediatric nurse practitioner students’ perception of the integration of BPS in one graduate-level course.

Method

This study used a one group, post-test only quasi-experimental design with a convenience sample of 22 pediatric nurse practitioner students over 2 years enrolled in a university in the Pacific Northwest United States.

Results

Responses to BPS were positive: design (M = 4.8; SD ± 0.4), usability (M = 4.3; SD ± 1.0), self-confidence (M = 4.2; SD ± 0.8) and satisfaction (M = 4.8; SD ± 0.4).

Discussion

BPS was well received by learners. It not only provides immediate feedback and encourages students to identify their clinical management weaknesses and strengths but it also can be customized to needs in a course at a significant cost saving.

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针对儿科执业护士学生的分支路径模拟以促进批判性思维：准实验研究

分支路径模拟（BPS）是一种在低风险、安全的环境中结合游戏原理的主动学习教学法。目前还没有研究探讨过 BPS 在高级实践护理教育中的应用。本研究测量了儿科执业护士学生对在一门研究生课程中整合 BPS 的看法。本研究采用了一组、后测的准实验设计，对美国西北太平洋地区一所大学的 22 名儿科执业护士学生进行了为期两年的方便抽样调查。对 BPS 的反应是积极的：设计（= 4.8；± 0.4）、可用性（= 4.3；± 1.0）、自信心（= 4.2；± 0.8）和满意度（= 4.8；± 0.4）。BPS 深受学习者欢迎。它不仅能提供即时反馈，鼓励学生发现自己在临床管理方面的不足和优势，还能根据课程需要进行定制，大大节约了成本。

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来源期刊

Journal of Pediatric Health Care NURSING-PEDIATRICS

CiteScore

3.40

自引率

10.70%

发文量

140

审稿时长

24 days

期刊介绍： The Journal of Pediatric Health Care, the official journal of the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners, provides scholarly clinical information and research regarding primary, acute and specialty health care for children of newborn age through young adulthood within a family-centered context. The Journal disseminates multidisciplinary perspectives on evidence-based practice and emerging policy, advocacy and educational issues that are of importance to all healthcare professionals caring for children and their families.