Tag team simulation: An innovative approach for promoting active engagement of participants and observers during group simulations.
Active participation in immersive simulation experiences can result in technical and non-technical skill enhancement. However, when simulations are conducted in large groups, maintaining the interest of observers so that they do not disengage from the learning experience can be challenging. We implemented Tag Team Simulation with the aim of ensuring that both participants and observers had active and integral roles in the simulation. In this paper we outline the features of this innovative approach and provide an example of its application to a pain simulation. Evaluation was conducted using the Satisfaction with Simulation Experience Scale. A total of 444 year nursing students participated from a population of 536 (response rate 83%). Cronbach's alpha for the Scale was .94 indicating high internal consistency. The mean satisfaction score for participants was 4.63 compared to 4.56 for observers. An independent sample t test revealed no significant difference between these scores (t (300) = -1.414, p = 0.16). Tag team simulation is an effective approach for ensuring observers' and participants' active involvement during group-based simulations and one that is highly regarded by students. It has the potential for broad applicability across a range of leaning domains both within and beyond nursing.
School of Nursing and Midwifery, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia. Electronic address: Tracy.Levett-jones@newcastle.edu.au.
Tracy
T
Levett-Jones
School of Nursing & Midwifery, Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering, University of the Sunshine Coast, Australia. Electronic address: panders1@usc.edu.au.
Patrea
P
Andersen
School of Nursing and Midwifery, CQUniversity Australia, Building 18, Rockhampton, QLD 4700, Australia. Electronic address: k.reid-searl@cqu.edu.au.
Kerry
K
Reid-Searl
Faculty of Health Sciences, Australian Catholic University, Level 4, 17 Young Street, FITZROY, VIC 3065, Australia. Electronic address: Stephen.Guinea@acu.edu.au.
Stephen
S
Guinea
CQ University, 90 Goodchap Street, Noosaville, 4556 Queensland, Australia. Electronic address: m.mcallister@cqu.edu.au.
Margaret
M
McAllister
Central Queensland University, School of Nursing and Midwifery/Higher Education Division, Building 503, Bundaberg, QLD 4670, Australia. Electronic address: s.lapkin@cqu.edu.au.
Samuel
S
Lapkin
School of Nursing and Midwifery, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia. Electronic address: lorinda.palmer@newcastle.edu.au.
Lorinda
L
Palmer
School of Nursing and Midwifery, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia. Electronic address: Marian.niddrie@newcastle.edu.au.
Marian
M
Niddrie
D059787:Acute Pain / Q000451:nursing; D004059:Diffusion of Innovation; D006126:Group Processes; D006801:Humans; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D015402:Nursing Education Research; D015403:Nursing Evaluation Research; D015404:Nursing Methodology Research; D059408:Pain Management / Q000451:nursing; D016544:Patient Simulation; D018794:Problem-Based Learning / Q000379:methods*; D013338:Students, Nursing / Q000523:psychology*
Forum theatre; Nursing student; Pain; Simulation; Tag team