title: The effects of simulation-based resuscitation training on nurses' self-efficacy and satisfaction.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Nurses are often the first responders in clinical emergencies that require effective training to ensure high-quality resuscitation and patient safety. The aim of the study was to evaluate the efficacy of simulation-based resuscitation training by assessing two different training modalities (computer-based simulation versus mannequin-based simulation) with practicing nurses.
  
  
  METHODS
  The study used a comparative study design with random assignment to two simulation-based training modalities. A total of 38 nurses participated in the study: 18 nurses with computer-based simulation, and 20 nurses with mannequin-based simulation. Participants rated their self-efficacy and satisfaction after participating in a simulated scenario involving managing a cardiac arrest patient.
  
  
  RESULTS
  On a 10-point scale, the participants' overall self-efficacy rating was 6.50 (SD=1.66), and satisfaction rating was 7.53 (SD=1.20) for both groups. There were no significant differences between the groups. The computer-based simulation group had significant higher satisfaction ratings in 'Setting priorities for nursing intervention' and 'Implementing nursing skills as protocol' compared to the mannequin-based simulation group. Most nurses felt the simulation experience was useful for future performance in their workplace, but rated realism of simulation as unsatisfactory.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The introduction of simulation-based resuscitation training as an active-learning format was positively embraced by nurses. Computer-based simulation might be beneficial for acquiring nursing skills and decision making skills in resuscitation. Further study is needed to verify the effects of simulation-based resuscitation training with more rigorous outcomes.
authors.affiliation: Red Cross College of Nursing, Chung-Ang University (CAU), CAU Health Care System, Republic of Korea.
authors.forename: Young Sook
authors.initials: YS
authors.lastname: Roh
authors.forename: Woo Sook
authors.initials: WS
authors.lastname: Lee
authors.forename: Hyun Soo
authors.initials: HS
authors.lastname: Chung
authors.forename: Young Mi
authors.initials: YM
authors.lastname: Park
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D016887:Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation / Q000193:education* / Q000451:nursing; D002983:Clinical Competence; D003198:Computer Simulation; D004506:Education, Nursing / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008348:Manikins; D015402:Nursing Education Research; D015403:Nursing Evaluation Research; D015404:Nursing Methodology Research; D009740:Nursing Staff / Q000193:education* / Q000523:psychology; D016544:Patient Simulation; D010549:Personal Satisfaction; D020377:Self Efficacy