Virtual Gaming Simulation: An Interview Study of Nurse Educators

Background. Two methods that provide high fidelity experiences outside of clinical settings are laboratory simulation and virtual simulation. Virtual gaming simulations are emerging and currently, there are no guidelines regarding the process. Objectives. The purpose of this study was to conduct int...

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Published in:Simulation & gaming 2020-08, Vol.51 (4), p.537-549
Main Authors: Verkuyl, Margaret, Atack, Lynda, Kamstra-Cooper, Krista, Mastrilli, Paula
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Best practice
College students
Computer simulation
Data analysis
Education
Fidelity
Higher education
Interviews
Medical education
Nurse tutors
Nursing
Nursing Education
Sampling
Semi Structured Interviews
Simulation
Standardized patients
Students
Teachers
Teaching
Teaching Experience
Teaching methods
Thematic Approach
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Summary:Background. Two methods that provide high fidelity experiences outside of clinical settings are laboratory simulation and virtual simulation. Virtual gaming simulations are emerging and currently, there are no guidelines regarding the process. Objectives. The purpose of this study was to conduct interviews with nursing educators who use virtual gaming simulation in education to better understand the extent of use, the process, the challenges and benefits they experience, and their recommendations. Design. A qualitative, descriptive study, using purposive maximum variation sampling and interviews was conducted. Setting/Participant. Participants were selected from nursing programs in different Canadian and American educational institutions who had teaching experience using virtual gaming simulations with nursing students in higher education. Methods. In-depth interviews were conducted using a semi-structured interview guide with opened-ended questions. The interviews were recorded and transcribed. Data analysis was completed using a thematic approach. Results. The final sample consisted of 17 participants, 11(65%) were from Canada and the remaining 6(35%) were from the United States. The data yielded three themes: Benefits of gaming for the student; Preparing students and educators for success and, The virtual gaming simulation process. Participants described the challenges of using virtual gaming simulation in education and made recommendations for best practice and future research. Conclusion. The results of this study can be used as guideposts for educators who embark on this new learning experience and researchers who wish to expand the body of knowledge in this emerging field.
ISSN:1046-8781
1552-826X
DOI:10.1177/1046878120904399