Using PETTLEP imagery as a simulation technique in nursing: Research and guidelines

Caroline J Wakefield; Dave Smith; Elaine Hogard; Roger Ellis; Clare Parry

doi:10.1016/j.nepr.2020.102700

Using PETTLEP imagery as a simulation technique in nursing: Research and guidelines

Nurse Educ Pract. 2020 Jan 21:43:102700. doi: 10.1016/j.nepr.2020.102700. Online ahead of print.

Authors

Caroline J Wakefield¹, Dave Smith², Elaine Hogard³, Roger Ellis⁴, Clare Parry⁵

Affiliations

¹ School of Health Sciences, Liverpool Hope University, Hope Park, Taggart Avenue, Liverpool, L16 9JD, UK. Electronic address: wakefic@hope.ac.uk.
² Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences, Manchester Metropolitan University, Crewe Road, Crewe, CW1 5DU, UK.
³ Human Sciences Division, Northern Ontario School of Medicine at Lakehead University, 955 Oliver Road, Thunder Bay, ON, P7B 5E1, Canada.
⁴ School of Psychology, Ulster University, Cromore Road, Coleraine, Co. Londonderry, BT52 1SA, UK.
⁵ Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences, University of Chester, Parkgate Road, Chester, CH1 4BJ, UK.

PMID: 32028081
DOI: 10.1016/j.nepr.2020.102700

Abstract

One of the most valuable skill sets developed in nurse education is the ability to develop the clinical and practical skills learned. This can take various forms such as university-based practice, simulation and direct experience with patients. To this end imagery, a process where all of the senses are used to create or recreate an experience in the mind, could represent simulated practice of clinical skills. Research on imagery has indicated that the technique, when used to assist in the performance of skill based procedures carried out by nurses can be beneficial. However, guidelines are lacking in this area of simulated practice. In this article, we review current research on the topic of imagery in enhancing skilled performance and outline a model that can assist in conducting interventions. Furthermore, we consider how this could be implemented within a nursing environment to produce beneficial performance effects in both pre-registration and registered nurses.

Keywords: Nursing; PETTLEP; Simulation; Training.

Publication types

Review