The research process and simulation in nursing: what it is and what it is not.
Healthcare providers may not have a clear understanding of the research process. This article serves as a resource for nurse educators new to simulation-based research and describes the process for simulation-based nursing research. Differences between research and other projects are described and examples of simulation use in research are provided. Ultimately, simulation-based nursing research results will aid in the delivery of safe and high-quality patient care.
Cecelia L. Crawford, DNP, RN, is Project Manager, Translational Research, Kaiser Foundation Hospitals, Kaiser Permanente Southern California, Regional Nursing Research Program, Pasadena. Connie M. Lopez, MSN, CNS, RNC-OB, CPHRM, is National Leader, Simulation-Based Education and Training, Kaiser Permanente Program Offices, Kaiser Permanente National Risk Management and Patient Safety, Oakland, California.
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