Effects of NICU Scenario-Based Simulation on Nursing Students' Perceived Stress, Satisfaction, Self-Confidence, and Learning: A Mixed-Methods Study

Condition(s) studied

Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)

NICU Scenario-Based Simulation Training: A structured high-fidelity simulation protocol consisting of prebriefing (3 min), environmental orientation (3 min), NICU scenario-based simulation (10 min), and PEARLS model debriefing (30 min). The scenario includes therapeutic communication with a postpartum mother, neonatal emergency intervention, and support for mother-infant interaction and breastfeeding initiation.

Study summary

This mixed-methods study examines the effects of neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) scenario-based simulation training on third-year nursing students' perceived stress, learning satisfaction, self-confidence, and simulation-based learning experiences. All eligible participants will receive a high-fidelity simulation session involving a NICU scenario that includes therapeutic communication with a postpartum mother, neonatal emergency intervention, and support for mother-infant interaction. The simulation protocol consists of prebriefing (3 minutes), environmental orientation (3 minutes), scenario-based simulation (10 minutes), and debriefing using the PEARLS model (30 minutes). Quantitative data will be collected before and after the simulation using validated scales. Qualitative data will be gathered through semi-structured focus group interviews following the simulation. The study aims to provide evidence on the effectiveness of NICU simulation-based education in nursing training.

Eligibility

Primary outcome measure(s)

• Perceived Stress Scale for Nursing Students Score — Baseline (before simulation) and immediately after debriefing
  Pre- and post-simulation total scores on the Perceived Stress Scale for Nursing Students measuring students' perceived stress levels during clinical training
• Simulation-Based Learning Evaluation Scale Score — Immediately after debriefing
  Post-simulation total score on the Simulation-Based Learning Evaluation Scale measuring nursing process, patient safety, professional knowledge, communication, and reflective behavior

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