Does the use of high fidelity human simulation enhance the acquisition of physical assessment skills in first year associate degree nursing students?

WCU Author/Contributor (non-WCU co-authors, if there are any, appear on document)
Michael Angelo-Amadeus Youngwood (Creator)
Institution
Western Carolina University (WCU )
Web Site: http://library.wcu.edu/
Advisor
Mark Kossick

Abstract: The purpose of this prospective study will be to determine the effectiveness of high fidelity human simulation (HFHS) on first year associate degree nursing students’ ability to perform basic physical assessment skills. Dependent variables will include the student’s accuracy and efficiency with auscultation of heart sounds, lungs sounds, bowel sounds, and the palpation of peripheral pulses at the patient’s bedside. Consequently, the research will be to examine if a relationship between student clinical performance and the use of HFHS exists.

Additional Information

Publication
Thesis
Language: English
Date: 2013
Keywords
Associate degree nursing, High fidelity human simulation, Physical assessment skills
Subjects
Nursing assessment -- Study and teaching -- Simulation methods -- Evaluation -- Case studies
Physical diagnosis -- Study and teaching -- Simulation methods -- Evaluation -- Case studies
Nurses -- Training of -- Methodology -- Evaluation -- Case studies

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