title: Enhancing clinical practice and education with high-fidelity human patient simulators.
abstract: Research shows that students exhibit increased autonomy and self-confidence when delivering patient care after practicing first with high-fidelity human patient simulators (HPS). Practicing clinical skills on a high-fidelity HPS allows students to learn in a highly adaptable, safe educational environment that fosters autonomy, independence, and the development of sound analytical skills. The author discusses the use of patient simulators in nursing education, a definition of a high-fidelity HPS, and their value to clinical practice and education. A cost-effective example of how to acquire a high-fidelity HPS without going over budget is provided.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgical Services, Alfred I. DuPont Hospital for Children, 1600 Rockland Road, Wilmington, DE 19803, USA. lpeteani@nemours.org
authors.forename: Leigh Ann
authors.initials: LA
authors.lastname: Peteani
mesh_terms: D002017:Budgets; D002983:Clinical Competence / Q000592:standards*; D003362:Cost-Benefit Analysis; D004508:Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate / Q000191:economics / Q000379:methods*; D005376:Financial Management / Q000458:organization & administration; D006801:Humans; D008348:Manikins; D040541:Marketing; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D012984:Software