The development of a self-evaluation scale for simulation laboratory practices

Toruner E., Altay N., Arpaci T., Sari Ozturk Ç., Ceylan C., Yildiz S., ...More

NURSE EDUCATION TODAY, vol.104, 2021 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 104
  • Publication Date: 2021
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.nedt.2021.104990
  • Journal Name: NURSE EDUCATION TODAY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus, ASSIA, CINAHL, EBSCO Education Source, Education Abstracts, Educational research abstracts (ERA), EMBASE, MEDLINE, DIALNET
  • Keywords: Simulation, Laboratory, Practice, Nursing, Evaluation scale, NURSING-STUDENTS, CONFIDENCE, KNOWLEDGE, VALIDITY, SATISFACTION, RELIABILITY, VERSION, DESIGN, SKILLS, CARE
  • Gazi University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: Simulation is an important learning-teaching tool for integrating theory and practice in nursing education. Objective: The aim of this study was to develop and to conduct the validity and reliability of a self-evaluation scale for simulation laboratory practices (SES-SLP) with undergraduate nurses. Methods: The study sample consisted of 220 undergraduate nursing students. Data were collected using a Descriptive Characteristic Form (DCF) and the 23-item Self-Evaluation Scale for Simulation Laboratory Practices (SES-SLP). Results: Cronbach's alpha value of the scale was 0.94. The scale comprised of two subscales: the developing factor (19 items) and the challenging factor (4 items). All items showed a statistically significant correlation (p < 0.05). Conclusions: The SES-SLP is a valid and reliable scale that can be used to evaluate students' learning experience for simulation laboratory practices.