Nursing Simulation and Transfer of Knowledge in Undergraduate Nursing Programs: A Literature Review

Nursing Education Perspectives
Penny Alt-Gehrman

Abstract

The purpose of this literature review was to describe what research has been conducted on transfer of knowledge using high-fidelity patient simulation (HFPS) and determine what further research is needed. The use of HFPS has expanded rapidly in recent years. There is research suggesting that HFPS effectively educates nurses for clinical practice. An extensive literature search was conducted and analyzed for themes. Exclusion criteria were studies that focused only on graduate-level nursing education, accelerated programs, medical students, registered nurses, and use of low-fidelity simulation or standardized patients. Themes that emerged included competence, confidence, safety, timing, method and delivery. Study results varied, with only some showing transfer. More research is needed to determine how HFPS influences knowledge transfer to the clinical setting.

References

Apr 25, 2006·Journal of Advanced Nursing·Guillaume AlinierColin Harwood
Nov 18, 2008·The Journal of Nursing Education·Jane D BrannanJudy L Bezanson
Apr 4, 2009·International Journal of Nursing Education Scholarship·Barbara Sinclair, Karen Ferguson
Oct 9, 2009·The Journal of Nursing Education·Kimberley SearsWilliam M Goodman
Nov 28, 2009·Nursing Outlook·Pamela M IronsideAnne Martin
Dec 17, 2009·The Journal of Nursing Education·Leslie M McKeonTeresa Britt
Apr 29, 2010·Journal of Advanced Nursing·Robyn P Cant, Simon J Cooper
Jul 6, 2010·International Journal of Nursing Education Scholarship·Cynthia A BlumDax Parcells
Jan 8, 2011·The Journal of Nursing Education·Mary Ann ShinnickJanet C Mentes
Sep 20, 2011·Nursing Education Perspectives·Susan SportsmanPatti Hamilton

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Jun 12, 2019·Anatomical Sciences Education·Yuwaraj Raj Narnaware, Melanie Neumeier
Dec 30, 2020·Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing·Katelyn Myroniak, Stacie Elder

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