Crowe S, Ewart L, Derman S(1818 Crowe S, Ewart L, Derman S. The impact of simulation based education on nursing confidence, knowledge and patient outcomes on general medicine units. Nurse Educ Pract. 2017;29:70-5. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.nepr.2017.11.017
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) 2017 |
To evaluate the impact of the use of simulation in nursing education to increase the confidence and knowledge of nurses, as well as improvement of the outcome of patients in medical units of a hospital in Canada. |
Simulation provided an environment that allowed nurses the opportunity to explore and develop critical thinking in clinical worsening situations, resulting in increased knowledge and confidence to assist patients in clinical worsening. |
Sánchez-Expósito J, Costa CL, Agea JLD, Izquierdo MDC, Rodríguez DJ(1919 Sánchez-Expósito J, Costa CL, Agea JLD, Izquierdo MDC, Rodríguez DJ. Ensuring relational competency in critical care: importance of nursing students' communication skills. Intensive Crit Care Nurs. 2018;44:85-91. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.iccn.2017.08.010
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) 2017 |
To analyze students' communication skills in interaction with simulated critical patients. |
It has been shown that in settings with critically ill patients, students tend to focus more on clinical skills and advanced technology than on emotional or communicative aspects when dealing with patients. |
Karlsen MW, Gabrielsen AK, Falch AL, Stubberud DG(2020 Karlsen MW, Gabrielsen AK, Falch AL, Stubberud DG. Intensive care nursing students' perceptions of simulation for learning confirming communication skills: a descriptive qualitative study. Intens Crit Care Nurs. 2017;42:97-104. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.iccn.2017.04.005
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) 2017 |
To explore the experiences of intensive care nursing students with communication skills training in a simulated environment. |
After the simulation course, students reported better communication skills. The challenge is to transfer the skills found in the setting to actual patient care. |
McRae ME, Chan A, Hulett R, Lee AJ, Coleman B(2121 McRae ME, Chan A, Hulett R, Lee AJ, Coleman B. The effectiveness of and satisfaction with high-fidelity simulation to teach cardiac surgical resuscitation skills to nurses. Intens Crit Care Nurs. 2017;40:64-9. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.iccn.2016.11.001
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) 2017 |
To test the effect of simulation on resuscitation in cardiac surgery on the self-confidence of nurses and their satisfaction with the simulation experience. |
The self-confidence scores for performing cardiac and surgical resuscitation procedures were higher after simulation. Nurses were highly satisfied after simulation. |
Smith JM, Van Aman MN, Schneiderhahn ME, Edelman R, Ercole PM(2222 Smith JM, Van Aman MN, Schneiderhahn ME, Edelman R, Ercole PM. Assessment of delirium in intensive care unit patients: educational strategies. J Contin Educ Nurs. 2017;48(5):239-44. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.3928/00220124-20170418-09
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) 2017 |
To evaluate the effectiveness of education for intensive care nurses in the application of a tool to assess delirium through clinical simulation. |
A multimodal educational strategy that included simulation and significantly increased confidence in the performance of the intensive care nurse in the application of the delirium assessment scale in ICU. |
Jansson MM, Syrjala HP, Ohtonen PP, Merilainen MH, Kyngas HA, Ala-Kokko TI(2323 Jansson MM, Syrjälä HP, Ohtonen PP, Merilainen MH, Kyngäs HA, Ala-Kokko TI. Effects of simulation education on oral care practices: a randomized controlled trial. Nurs Crit Care. 2017;22(3):161-8. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/nicc.12276
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) 2017 |
To evaluate the longitudinal effects of simulation education with structured debriefing and verbal feedback on the knowledge and skills of intensive care nurses in complying with current recommendations on oral care. |
Single simulation education had only a minimal effect on the knowledge and skills of intensive care nurses to compliance with current oral care recommendations. Despite greater awareness, there was no significant difference in oral care practices between study groups after simulation education. |
Jansson MM, Syrjala HP, Ohtonen PP, Merilainen MH, Kyngas HA, Ala-Kokko TI(2424 Jansson MM, Syrjälä HP, Ohtonen PP, Meriläinen MH, Kyngäs HA, Ala-Kokko TI. Longitudinal effects of single-dose simulation education with structured debriefing and verbal feedback on endotracheal suctioning knowledge and skills: a randomized controlled trial. Am J Infect Control. 2017;45(1):83-5. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ajic.2016.05.032
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) 2017 |
To evaluate the longitudinal effects of simulation education with structured debriefing and verbal feedback on the knowledge and skills of endotracheal suctioning of intensive care nurses. |
The unique simulation with structured debriefing and verbal feedback was insufficient to change the knowledge of intensive care nurses and their abilities related to the care directive with endotracheal aspiration. |
Gordon CJ, Jorm C, Shulruf B, Weller J, Currie J, Lim R, Osomanski A(2525 Gordon CJ, Jorm C, Shulruf B, Weller J, Currie J, Lim R, Osomanski A. Development of a self-assessment teamwork tool for use by medical and nursing students. BMC Med Educ. 2016;16(1):218. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12909-016-0743-9
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) 2016 |
To develop and evaluate a teamwork tool for health students for their use in the context of emergency response in a mass accident. |
These data provide evidence to support the validity and reliability of the teamwork tool for nursing students by helping them to identify the effective attributes of teamwork. |
Jansson MM, Syrjala HP, Ohtonen PP, Merilainen MH, Kyngas HA, Ala-Kokko TI(2626 Jansson MM, Syrjala HP, Ohtonen PP, Merilainen MH, Kyngas HA, Ala-Kokko TI. Simulation education as a single intervention does not improve hand hygiene practices: a randomized controlled follow-up study. Am J Infect Control. 2016;44(6):625-30. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ajic.2015.12.030
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) 2016 |
To evaluate the knowledge and compliance of intensive care nurses on hand hygiene through an intervention and control group for simulation education. |
After a single education session, with the use of simulation, the knowledge and compliance of intensive care nurses on current hand hygiene guidelines remained below expectations. |
Lavoie P, Cossette S, Pepin J(2727 Lavoie P, Cossette S, Pepin J. Testing nursing students' clinical judgment in a patient deterioration simulation scenario: development of a situation awareness instrument. Nurse Educ Today. 2016;38:61-7. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.nedt.2015.12.015
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) 2016 |
To develop and test a tool to measure the awareness of the clinical worsening situation of nursing students in a simulation setting. |
The tool appeared as a promising research tool, although it still needs to be tested with other populations and other simulation settings of clinical worsening of patients. |
Boling B, Pierce MH(2828 Boling B, Pierce MH. The effect of high-fidelity simulation on knowledge and confidence in critical care training: an integrative review. Nurse Educ Pract. 2016;16(1):287-93. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.nepr.2015.10.004
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) 2016 |
To identify in the literature the effect of simulation training on knowledge and confidence of the intensive care professionals. |
High fidelity simulation is a useful tool to improve knowledge and confidence among intensive care professionals, as well as care programs training. |
Jansson MM, Syrjala HP, Ohtonen PP, Merilainen MH, Kyngas HA, Ala-Kokko TI(2929 Jansson MM, Syrjala HP, Ohtonen PP, Merilainen MH, Kyngas HA, Ala-Kokko TI. Randomized, controlled trial of the effectiveness of simulation education: a 24-month follow-up study in a clinical setting. Am J Infect Control. 2016;44(4):387-93. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ajic.2015.10.035
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) 2015 |
To identify the effectiveness of simulation for the education of nurses regarding the practice of the guidelines to avoid complications associated with intubation and mechanical ventilation. |
The skills of intensive care nurses to compliance with evidence-based guidelines have improved in both groups over time, but the improvements between the study groups were significantly different only at 6 months and were no longer evident after two years. |
Tsai AC, Krisciunas GP, Brook C, Gonzalez M, Crimlisk J, Silva J, Grillone GA(3030 Tsai AC, Krisciunas GP, Brook C, Gonzalez M, Crimlisk J, Silva J, Grillone GA. Comprehensive emergency airway response team (EART) training and education: impact on team effectiveness, personnel confidence, and protocol knowledge. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol. 2016;125(6):457-63. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0003489415619178
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) 2015 |
To evaluate the effectiveness and usefulness of simulation for the Airway Emergency Response Team at a tertiary hospital to improve team dynamics, confidence and knowledge in obtaining an emergency airway. |
It highlights the effectiveness and usefulness of simulation in the evaluation of the team dynamics and the confidence and levels of knowledge in the settings of emergency airways. The professionals benefited from simulation training. |
Alfes CM, Steiner SL, Manacci CF(3131 Alfes CM, Steiner SL, Manacci CF. Critical care transport training: new strides in simulating the austere environment. Air Med J. 2015;34(4):186-7. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.amj.2015.03.006
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) 2015 |
To evaluate the use of high fidelity simulation as a tool in the formation of interprofessional flight teams to improve their skills and quality and to promote a safe care for the patient during medical air transport. |
During simulation, flight students learned how to manage critical conditions with available clinical resources and perform advanced procedures on the go. |
Landsperger JS, Williams KJ, Hellervik SM, Chassan CB, Flemmons LN, Davidson SR, et al.(3232 Landsperger JS, Williams KJ, Hellervik SM, Chassan CB, Flemmons LN, Davidson SR, et al. Implementation of a medical intensive care unit acute-care nurse practitioner service. Hosp Pract. 2011;39(2):32-9. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.3810/hp.2011.04.392
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) 2015 |
To describe the development of a service of nursing professionals in a University Hospital in the Intensive Care sector, designed to improve the reach and quality of care. |
Not enough data were found to date to evaluate cost savings. However, rigorous selection and continuous training seem to qualify the Intensive Care service. |
Baid H, Hargreaves J(3333 Baid H, Hargreaves J. Quality and safety: reflection on the implications for critical care nursing education. Nurs Crit Care. 2015;20(4):174-82. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/nicc.12182
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) 2015 |
To reflect on how an intensive care nursing course has enabled nurses to offer high quality and safety nursing care for critically ill patients and their families. |
Intensive nursing education can incorporate simulation as a way to promote safe and high quality clinical practices in the intensive care setting, further enhancing patient care quality and safety. |
Gundrosen S, Solligard E, Aadahl P(3434 Gundrosen S, Solligard E, Aadahl P. Team competence among nurses in an intensive care unit: the feasibility of in situ simulation and assessing non-technical skills. Intensive Crit Care Nurs. 2014;30(6):312-7. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.iccn.2014.06.007
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) 2014 |
To evaluate the feasibility of using an in situ simulation model to explore the competence of the nursing team in an ICU |
In situ simulation may be feasible to assess the competence of intensive care practitioners, appearing to be a promising tool for such use. |
Calhoun AW, Boone MC, Dauer AK, Campbell DR, Montgomery VL(3535 Calhoun AW, Boone MC, Dauer AK, Campbell DR, Montgomery VL. Using simulation to investigate the impact of hours worked on task performance in an intensive care unit. Am J Crit Care. 2014;23(5):387-95. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.4037/ajcc2014756
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) 2014 |
To explore the use of in situ simulation as an investigative method, using it to examine the precision and time used to perform tasks in intensive care nursing. |
Simulation can be effective to evaluate the time of the nursing tasks and the training to perform these tasks in intensive care. |
Jansson MM, Ala-Kokko TI, Ohtonen PP, Meriläinen MH, Syrjälä HP, Kyngäs HA(3636 Jansson MM, Ala-Kokko TI, Ohtonen PP, Meriläinen MH, Syrjälä HP, Kyngäs HA. Human patient simulation education in the nursing management of patients requiring mechanical ventilation: a randomized, controlled trial. Am J Infect Control. 2014;42(3):271-6. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ajic.2013.11.023
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) 2014 |
To evaluate the efficacy of simulation education of human patients in the nursing management of patients requiring mechanical ventilation. |
There was a significant transfer of skills learned to clinical practice after simulation education, but without influence on the participants' current level of knowledge. |
Alinier G, Platt A(3737 Alinier G, Platt A. International overview of high-level simulation education initiatives in relation to critical care. Nurs Crit Care. 2014;19(1):42-9. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/nicc.12030
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) 2013 |
To identify the emerging prevalence of the use of simulation for education in order to improve patient safety and the quality of nursing care in Intensive Care. |
The implementation of simulation in education should be considered to ensure better educational practices. |
Abe Y, Kawahara C, Yamashina A, Tsuboi R(3838 Abe Y, Kawahara C, Yamashina A, Tsuboi R. Repeated scenario simulation to improve competency in critical care: a new approach for nursing education. Am J Crit Care. 2013;22(1):33-40. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.4037/ajcc2013229
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) 2013 |
To evaluate the effectiveness of simulation-based education in improving nursing care for critical cardiovascular patients. |
The simulations approach seemed to not only enhance technical skills of intensive care nurses, but also their non-technical skills. |
Jansson M, Kääriäinen M, Kyngäs H(3939 Jansson M, Kääriäinen M, Kyngäs H. Effectiveness of simulation-based education in critical care nurses' continuing education: a systematic review. Clin Simul Nurs. 2013;9(9):e355-e360. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2012.07.003
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2013 |
To evaluate the state of the art on the effectiveness of simulation-based education in the continuing education of intensive care nurses with a focus on knowledge and skills. |
The effect of simulation-based education on the knowledge and skills of intensive care nurses is still questionable for lack of published studies and solid evidence. |
Mistry V(4040 Mistry V. Critical care training: using twitter as a teaching tool. Br J Nurs. 2011;20(20):1292-6. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.12968/bjon.2011.20.20.1292
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) 2011 |
To explore the use of Twitter for simulation videos as a teaching tool for nursing students, aimed at improving reflection and clinical decision-making. |
The use of Twitter as an education tool is a possibility, but it is little accepted and has inherent limitations to its application in the context of Intensive Care Education. |
Mould J, White H, Gallagher R(4141 Mould J, White H, Gallagher R. Evaluation of a critical care simulation series for undergraduate nursing students. Contemp Nurse. 2011;38(1-2):180-90. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.5172/conu.2011.38.1-2.180
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) 2011 |
To evaluate the self-reported confidence and competence of nursing students about the use of critical patient simulation settings. |
Multi-setting simulations related to intensive care practice are effective in improving student confidence and competence. |
Ruth-Sahd LA, Schneider MA, Strouse A(4242 Ruth-Sahd LA, Schneider MA, Strouse A. Fostering cultural and interdisciplinary awareness with "low-tech" simulation in a fundamentals nursing course to prepare student nurses for critical care clinical rotations. Dimens Crit Care Nurs. 2011; 30(5):263-8. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/DCC.0b013e318227717e
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) 2011 |
To evaluate the effectiveness of nursing education through the implementation of "low technology" simulation to prepare nursing students to work in an intensive care unit. |
The benefits of low-technology simulation for nursing students are highlighted, preparing them to work in an intensive care unit. |
Shannon SE, Long-Sutehall T, Coombs M(4343 Shannon SE, Long-Sutehall T, Coombs M. Conversations in end-of-life care: communication tools for critical care practitioners. Nurs Crit Care. 2011;16(3):124-30. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1478-5153.2011.00456.x
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) 2011 |
To evaluate the effectiveness of the training of nurses for the use of three communication tools, which can be used in end-of-life care talks. |
The communication tools initially applied in simulation are useful for nursing professionals, improving communication and the skills inherent to it. |
Cato D, Murray M(4444 Cato D, Murray M. Use of simulation training in the intensive care unit. Crit Care Nurs Q [Internet]. 2010;33(1):44-51. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/CNQ.0b013e3181c8dfd4
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) 2010 |
To identify the use of high fidelity simulation for clinical education and the development of skills of the ICU. |
Simulation provides a safe environment for making mistakes, enabling the creation of settings for rare or complex patients, ensuring the basic competence required for intensive care nurses. |
Barbosa SFF, Marin HF(4545 Barbosa SFF, Marin HF. Web-based simulation: a tool for teaching critical care nursing. Rev Latino-Am Enfermagem. 2009;17(1):7-13. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692009000100002
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) 2009 |
To develop and analyze the application of a clinical simulation environment of nursing in Intensive Care, via the internet, aiming to offer subsidies to improve the quality of teaching in this field, helping students to rescue critical thinking and question their own practice. |
It has been demonstrated the feasibility of developing a simulation primarily focused on web-based nursing undergraduate education and that can present itself as a gateway to other educational perspectives. |
Bahouth MN, Esposito-Herr MB(4646 Bahouth MN, Esposito-Herr MB. Orientation program for hospital-based nurse practitioners. Advanced Critical Care. 2009;20(1):82-90. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/NCI.0b013e3181945422
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) 2009 |
To describe the implementation of the Nursing Professionals Orientation Program at the University of Maryland's Medical Center in ICU, which aims to facilitate the placement of new nurses in this sector of work. |
The consistent institution-wide guidance approach, through the use of methodologies such as clinical simulation, supports the successful transition to care practice so that it is effective and safe. |