Is high fidelity human patient (mannequin) simulation, simulation of learning?
This paper explores the application of evaluation of high fidelity human patient (mannequin) simulation emerging in nursing education. The ramifications for use in mental health nursing are examined. A question is posed: Is high fidelity human patient (mannequin) simulation limited to being a "simulation of learning"? Explicit research that traces learning outcomes from mannequin, to clinical practice and hence consumer outcomes, is absent in mental health. Piecing together research from psychology addressing cognitive load theory and considering the capacity for learners to imitate desired behaviour without experiencing deep learning, the possibility is real that simulation of learning is the outcome of high fidelity human patient (mannequin) simulation applications to mental health nursing.
School of Nursing, Midwifery and Indigenous Health, Charles Sturt University, Panorama Drive, Bathurst, NSW 2795, Australia. Electronic address: dmcgarry@csu.edu.au.
Denise
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McGarry
School of Health and Human Sciences, Southern Cross University, PO Box 157, Lismore, NSW 2480, Australia. Electronic address: Andrew.cashin@scu.edu.au.
Andrew
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Cashin
Tresillian Chair in Child & Family Health, Faculty of Health, University of Technology, Sydney, NSW 2007, Australia. Electronic address: Cathrine.Fowler@uts.edu.au.
Cathrine
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Fowler
D002983:Clinical Competence; D006801:Humans; D007858:Learning; D008348:Manikins; D017145:Models, Educational; D016544:Patient Simulation; D011568:Psychiatric Nursing / Q000193:education*; D000066908:Simulation Training; D013338:Students, Nursing
Education; Human patient (mannequin) simulation; Learning outcomes; Nursing students; Transfer of knowledge