Video-Based Simulation Among Saudi Undergraduate Nursing Students During COVID-19: A Qualitative Study

Background Because of university closures due to COVID-19 confinement, video-based simulation, a training technique based on high-fidelity simulations, was introduced in reaction to the need to adapt high-fidelity clinical simulation experiences to digital platforms. Purpose This study aims to evalu...

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Published in:Curēus (Palo Alto, CA) CA), 2023-11, Vol.15 (11), p.e48605-e48605
Main Authors: Alsalamah, Yasir S, Alharbi, Maryam S, Labani, Safiah, Abed, Reham A, Al Harbi, Awadh S, Kavuran, Esin, Türkoğlu, Nihan, Al-Nuqaidan, Hanan, Fawaz, Mirna
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Language:English
Subjects:
COVID-19
Data collection
Distance learning
Healthcare Technology
Hypertension
Medical Education
Nursing care
Nursing education
Pandemics
Patients
Psychology
Quarantine
Researchers
Simulation
Students
Teachers
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Summary:Background Because of university closures due to COVID-19 confinement, video-based simulation, a training technique based on high-fidelity simulations, was introduced in reaction to the need to adapt high-fidelity clinical simulation experiences to digital platforms. Purpose This study aims to evaluate the perceptions of nursing students in Saudi Arabia regarding the shift from face-to-face simulation experiences to video-based simulation during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods This study employed a phenomenological exploratory qualitative research design among 32 nursing students from various academic levels. Results The thematic analysis gave rise to five themes namely, "Enhanced Learning and satisfaction", "Improved communication skills", "Lack of hands-on experience", "More comfortable experience", and "Technical Barriers". Conclusion The students in this study have indicated that they were satisfied with video-based simulation, where they reported enhanced learning, better communication skills, and more perceived comfort, while concerns regarding technical issues and nursing skills were raised.
ISSN:2168-8184
2168-8184
DOI:10.7759/cureus.48605