The Effect of Simulation-Based Experience on Nursing Students

The Effect of Simulation-Based Experience on the Development of Self-Awareness and Empathic Skill in Nursing Students

This research was planned as a randomized controlled experimental study to determine the effect of simulation training on the acquisition of self-awareness and empathy skills in nursing students.

Simulation is defined as one of the methods that enables students to increase their knowledge and performance in an unreal, safe and risk-free environment and gain experience. Recent research involving the use of simulation in nursing education has mostly focused on the development of cognitive learning and psychomotor skills. However; A limited number of simulation studies have been found that include empirical evaluation of affective learning domains such as affective awareness, self-awareness and empathy. As well as the cognitive and psychomotor domains of nurse educators; It is very important for them to develop strategies to strengthen the affective field. It is predicted that the proportion of the elderly population in our country will increase in the coming years. With the increase in the elderly population, it is likely that there will be changes in the patient profile that nurses who are responsible for 24/7 individual care will encounter. Professional development is required to meet the needs of elderly patients. It is of great importance for nursing students who are still in the education stage to raise this awareness, to increase their self-awareness, to empathize with elderly individuals and to gain these characteristics. In this context, it is aimed to present results on the effects of the simulation scenario designed on the care of elderly individuals and the application of "Geriatric Medication Game" on the self-awareness levels and empathy skills of nursing students. Geriatric Medication Game is an aging simulation game that combines the experiences and challenges of older adults in healthcare and a structured role-playing where students assume the identity of healthcare-seeking seniors. It is designed to influence student attitudes and understanding of older adults and the healthcare system.

Inclusion Criteria:

• 18 years old and over,
• Studying in the 4th grade,
• Having an AGNO grade point average of 1.80 and above,
• It will consist of students who agree to participate in the research.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Having a health problem that may affect the evaluation of the affective field/receiving treatment,
• Repeating courses due to failure in professional main courses,
• Refusing to participate in the research or giving up during the implementation process,
• Students who graduated from health vocational high school and received associate degree education in the field of health.