Prathana Langkarpint
Payap University, Thailand
Title: Human patient simulation: A global teaching method for global nursing education
Biography
Biography: Prathana Langkarpint
Abstract
The Human Patient Simulation (HPS) was originally developed in the 1960s to enhance the clinical skills in healthcare staff training. HPS is increasingly used in the USA, Europe, and throughout the world. This study aims to investigate nursing students’ perception, satisfaction, and self-confidence after using HPS. The two research instruments used were the Student Perception of Simulated Learning Experiences Student Feedback Form (SPSL) developed by the College of Nursing Valparaiso University and the Learner Satisfaction and Self-Confidence in Learning form (LSSL) developed by the National League for Nursing. The research project was given approval by the Valparaiso University Institutional Review Board. Data were collected at the Virtual Nursing Lab Center (VNLC) at College of Nursing Valparaiso University, USA in the fall semester 2011. Forty-three participants were voluntarily recruited. Two questionnaires were incomplete, so forty-one questionnaires were analyzed. Students reported their satisfaction on the use of HPS in terms of helpfulness, suitability, effectiveness, how motivating it was, the materials used and the way the instructor taught. It can be summarized that students have a high level of satisfaction with HPS and reported an increase in their confidence in clinical skills.