1LLSun3 - The Scoping Review of Deliberate Practice in Simulation

Abstract : Virtual simulation is an important tool within undergraduate nursing education to prepare future nurses using high-quality, equitable scenarios. Simulation allows students to critically engage in and disentangle clinical problems of varying complexity promoting clinical skill development, critical thinking, and confidence prior to embarking into the continually evolving, traditional clinical environment. Deliberate practice (DP), which involves repeated practice, timely feedback, and coaching to achieve mastery, has been successfully implemented within nursing education for skill attainment; however, the direct effect on simulation has not been fully described. This review explored DP in undergraduate nursing simulation. Primary research articles were identified using combinations of key terms ‘deliberate practice’, and ‘nursing education’ utilizing Medline, CINAHL, and EMBASE. Abstracts (n=335) and full-text articles (n=63) were independently screened in Covidence by two reviewers using preidentified inclusion and exclusion criteria, with a third independent reviewer resolving conflicts. Results (n=14) suggested DP research related to nursing simulation has grown over the past decade, particularly in the U.S. Simulation utilizing DP varied broadly across studies regarding purpose of the simulation, as well as reported findings like clinical skill attainment, student self-efficacy, and confidence. DP was often incorporated with basic resuscitation skills and nursing communication training. Nursing simulation infused with repetition and consistent feedback generally had a positive impact on nursing students and related outcomes. Additional work is critical to elucidate if DP within simulation can promote mastery through transition to the nursing career. DP is a promising and innovative framework to develop and potentially prepare our future nursing workforce.

Please include a short summary of your presentation that highlights why an attendee would want to participate in your session.: Attending the presentation will give insight on how simulation and deliberate practice can enhance essential skills and knowledge retention of the undergraduate nursing student. After the presentation, the attendee will have a better understanding on the different ways deliberate practice can be utilized in simulation practice.