An Analysis of how Additional Simulation Scenarios Affect SRNAs’ Cognitive and Psychological Preparedness for Anesthesia Machine Malfunctions in the Clinical Setting

Simulation experiences are a mandatory part of nurse anesthesia programs. Simulations are intended to improve students’ skills in a safe environment, but their effects on cognitive knowledge and confidence are not well documented. This study provided 28 student volunteers with additional simulation opportunities. The experimental group participated in additional simulation experiences and the control group did not. Both groups took a pre- and post-test designed to measure confidence and test students’ knowledge. The pre- and post-test scores were compared between the two groups. Despite the perceived importance of simulation, no significant relationship was demonstrated between additional simulation scenarios and cognitive improvement. There was also no significant change in confidence levels regardless of simulation participation or frequency.

Creator

• Simon, Anthony
• Earle, Jessica

Language

• English

Palabra Clave

• simulation experiences
• cognitive knowledge and confidence
• anesthesia machine malfunctions
• CRNA
• voluntary simulation experiences

Date created

• 2023

Resource type

• Research Paper

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