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Perceptions about the Self-Learning Methodology in Simulated Environments in Nursing Students: A Mixed Study.

José Luís Díaz AgeaAntonio Jesús Ramos-MorcilloFrancisco José Amo SetienMaría Ruzafa-MartínezCesar Hueso-MontoroCésar Leal-Costa
Published in: International journal of environmental research and public health (2019)
The self-learning methodology in simulated environments (MAES©) is an active method of education. The aim of this study was to analyze the perceptions and opinions of undergraduate and graduate nursing students about the self-learning methodology in simulated environments. A mixed, cross-sectional, descriptive study based on a survey tool made ad hoc (quantitative approach) and an open questionnaire (qualitative approach) was carried out. A sample of 149 undergraduate and 25 postgraduate nursing students were tested. The score was high for all the variables of the questionnaire analyzed: for perception of simulation performance, M = 73.5 (SD = 14.5), for motivation, M = 23.9 (SD = 5.9), for the opinion about facilitators, M = 25.9 (SD = 4.5), and for the promotion of team work, M = 16.9 (SD = 3.4). Five dimensions were identified and evaluated in the qualitative research. The students were pleased with MAES© and had a positive perception, since they considered that MAES© increased their learning.
Keyphrases
  • nursing students
  • cross sectional
  • healthcare
  • primary care
  • systematic review
  • medical education
  • high resolution
  • quality improvement