{"title":"Generative AI in simulation-based SBIRT training: Enhancing content validity and educational impact","authors":"Nicole Kroll PhD, APRN, ANP-C, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC , Lauren Thai MEd, CHSOS , Jinsil Hwaryoung Seo PhD , Mihir Sunil Godbole , Cindy Weston DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, CHSE, FNAP, FAANP, FAAN , Elizabeth Wells-Beede PhD, RN, C-EFM, CHSE-A, CNE, ACUE, FSSH, FAAN","doi":"10.1016/j.ecns.2025.101811","DOIUrl":null,"url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Background: Traditional SBIRT (Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment) training is limited by subjective assessments and resource constraints. Integrating generative AI into simulation offers scalable, consistent, and objective learning for addressing substance use disorders. Method: A web-based AI-enabled SBIRT simulation using large language models was piloted with content experts to evaluate usability, content validity, and educational impact via mixed-methods feedback and survey analysis. Results: Most evaluators rated the simulation as highly relevant and natural, with enhanced consistency and accessibility. The platform was easy to use and improved therapeutic communication skills. Conclusion(s): Generative AI in SBIRT simulation increases training reliability, scalability, and learner engagement for healthcare providers.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48753,"journal":{"name":"Clinical Simulation in Nursing","volume":"108 ","pages":"Article 101811"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5000,"publicationDate":"2025-09-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":"0","resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":null,"PeriodicalName":"Clinical Simulation in Nursing","FirstCategoryId":"3","ListUrlMain":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1876139925001276","RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":null,"EPubDate":"","PubModel":"","JCR":"Q1","JCRName":"NURSING","Score":null,"Total":0}
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Abstract
Background: Traditional SBIRT (Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment) training is limited by subjective assessments and resource constraints. Integrating generative AI into simulation offers scalable, consistent, and objective learning for addressing substance use disorders. Method: A web-based AI-enabled SBIRT simulation using large language models was piloted with content experts to evaluate usability, content validity, and educational impact via mixed-methods feedback and survey analysis. Results: Most evaluators rated the simulation as highly relevant and natural, with enhanced consistency and accessibility. The platform was easy to use and improved therapeutic communication skills. Conclusion(s): Generative AI in SBIRT simulation increases training reliability, scalability, and learner engagement for healthcare providers.
期刊介绍:
Clinical Simulation in Nursing is an international, peer reviewed journal published online monthly. Clinical Simulation in Nursing is the official journal of the International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation & Learning (INACSL) and reflects its mission to advance the science of healthcare simulation.
We will review and accept articles from other health provider disciplines, if they are determined to be of interest to our readership. The journal accepts manuscripts meeting one or more of the following criteria:
Research articles and literature reviews (e.g. systematic, scoping, umbrella, integrative, etc.) about simulation
Innovative teaching/learning strategies using simulation
Articles updating guidelines, regulations, and legislative policies that impact simulation
Leadership for simulation
Simulation operations
Clinical and academic uses of simulation.