title: Effectiveness of simulation for improvement in self-efficacy among novice nurses: a meta-analysis.
abstract: The influence of simulation on self-efficacy for novice nurses has been reported inconsistently in the literature. Effect sizes across studies were synthesized using random-effects meta-analyses. Simulation improved self-efficacy in one-group, pretest-posttest studies (Hedge's g=1.21, 95% CI [0.63, 1.78]; p<0.001). Simulation also was favored over control teaching interventions in improving self-efficacy in studies with experimental designs (Hedge's g=0.27, 95% CI [0.1, 0.44]; p=0.002). In nonexperimental designs, consistent conclusions about the influence of simulation were tempered by significant between-study differences in effects. Simulation is effective at increasing self-efficacy among novice nurses, compared with traditional control groups.
authors.forename: Ashley E
authors.initials: AE
authors.lastname: Franklin
authors.forename: Christopher S
authors.initials: CS
authors.lastname: Lee
mesh_terms: D004506:Education, Nursing / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D009726:Nurses / Q000523:psychology*; D015402:Nursing Education Research; D015403:Nursing Evaluation Research; D015404:Nursing Methodology Research; D016544:Patient Simulation; D016032:Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic; D020377:Self Efficacy