Simulation debriefing as part of simulation for clinical teaching and learning in nursing education: A scoping review

Liv Fegran; Wilma Ten Ham-Baloyi; Mariann Fossum; Olav Johannes Hovland; Joanne R Naidoo; Dalena R M van Rooyen; Ellen Sejersted; Nastasja Robstad

doi:10.1002/nop2.1426

Simulation debriefing as part of simulation for clinical teaching and learning in nursing education: A scoping review

Nurs Open. 2023 Mar;10(3):1217-1233. doi: 10.1002/nop2.1426. Epub 2022 Nov 9.

Authors

Liv Fegran¹, Wilma Ten Ham-Baloyi², Mariann Fossum³, Olav Johannes Hovland¹, Joanne R Naidoo⁴, Dalena R M van Rooyen², Ellen Sejersted¹, Nastasja Robstad¹

Affiliations

¹ University of Agder, Campus Kristiansand, Kristiansand, Norway.
² Nelson Mandela University, Ocean Sciences Campus, Port Elizabeth, South Africa.
³ University of Agder, Campus Grimstad, Grimstad, Norway.
⁴ Nelson Mandela University, North Campus, Port Elizabeth, South Africa.

Abstract

Aim: To map the evidence of the simulation debriefing phase in simulation activities of nursing education, to address and inform clinical teaching and learning in nursing.

Design: A scoping review.

Methods: A systematic review of literature published between 2008-2021 was conducted using CINAHL & ERIC, MEDLINE, EMBASE, APA PsycInfo, the Cochrane Library and JBI Evidence synthesis. Inclusion criteria were primary studies published in English on simulation debriefing at all levels in nursing education.

Results: Of 140 included references, only 80% (N = 112) framed simulation debriefing theoretically either by specific theories/models or as a literature review of the topic. A variety of simulation debriefing methods were identified; however, debriefing methods were only described in 79% (N = 110) of the references. There appears to be a gap in consensus concerning the theoretical or methodological frameworks characterizing simulation debriefing in nursing education. The majority of studies (86%) were conducted at a bachelor's degree level (N = 121).

Keywords: clinical teaching and learning; nursing; nursing education; scoping review; simulation debriefing; theoretical framework.

Publication types

Systematic Review
Review
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

Clinical Competence
Computer Simulation
Education, Nursing* / methods
Learning