Obstetric simulation in undergraduate nursing education: An integrative review. Issue 3 (6th February 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Akalin, Ayse; Sahin, Sevil
• Is Part Of: Nursing forum. Volume 55:Issue 3(2020)
• Page Start: 369
• Page End: 379
• Publication Date: 2020-02-06
• Subjects: maternal -- nurse education -- nursing -- obstetric -- simulation -- student; Nursing -- Periodicals; 610.7305
• DOI: 10.1111/nuf.12437
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0029-6473

Abstract

Abstract: Background: Simulation as an innovative teaching method is an effective form of pedagogical approach. A wealth of evidence shows that simulation in nursing education provides an opportunity for undergraduate students to improve learning outcomes. Aim: The aim of this review was to systematically appraise and synthesize evidence that examine the effects of obstetric simulation in an undergraduate nursing program. Methods: Integrative review method guided this review. Four electronic databases were searched using "CINAHL (EBSCOhost), " "Science Direct, " "OVID, " and "WILEY" to identify original research published between 2008 and 2018. Search and MeSH terms included: obstetric, maternal, simulation, nursing, and student. Results: Seventeen articles were included in this review. The results of content analysis revealed three essential themes: cognitive and psychomotor (knowledge‐skills) skill, affective (self‐confidence, anxiety, critical thinking‐self‐efficacy) skill, and students' views on obstetric simulation. In all of the studies, it was determined that the simulation method was a safe and effective teaching strategy. Conclusion: The use of obstetric simulation in an undergraduate nursing program has a positive effect on the level of self‐confidence, anxiety, critical thinking‐self‐efficacy, psychomotor skills, and level of anxiety.