Simulation as an Alternative to Women's Health Clinical Rotations for Ultra-Orthodox Men: A Pilot Study of Cultural Adjustment

• Published in: Clinical simulation in nursing 2022-10, Vol.71, p.92-96
• Main Authors: Azuri, Pazit, Divon-Ophir, Orna, Zion, Rona, Dekeyser Ganz, Freda, Sagi, Doron
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Subjects: clinical rotation; cultural adjustment; cultural diversity; nurse education; simulation to field ratio; simulation-based training; women's health
• ISSN: 1876-1399; 1876-1402
• DOI: 10.1016/j.ecns.2022.04.011

•Simulation-based training successfully replaced women's health clinical placement.•Simulation can be a viable cultural and educational alternative to field training.•A 2:1 hour ratio of simulation to field training is acceptable. Due to the cultural needs of male Jewish Ultra-Orthodox nursing students, the entire women's health clinical rotation in our nursing program was replaced with simulation training. This study sought to determine student and teacher satisfaction and student knowledge and skill acquisition during a pilot of an alternative method of instruction. Participants, a total of 96 Ultra-Orthodox male students from four student cohorts. Six clinical settings were created, with 32 hybrid scenarios, covering 47 clinical situations. The program's evaluation was based on student and instructor feedback and pre-post knowledge exams. Students and instructors reported that the training improved students' skills and readiness to practice. Students significantly improved their post-course knowledge score and were comfortable taking care of female standardized patients in common women's health clinical settings. Simulation was found to be an effective and feasible way to meet curriculum requirements while also addressing the cultural needs of male Ultra-Orthodox nursing students.