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Index de Enfermería
On-line version ISSN 1699-5988Print version ISSN 1132-1296
Abstract
DOIS CASTELLON, Angelina; FARIAS CANCINO, Angélica and FUENTES OLAVARRIA, Daniela. Contribution of psychiatric simulated patients to the teaching-learning processes: nursing student perceptions. Index Enferm [online]. 2016, vol.25, n.4, pp.283-287. ISSN 1699-5988.
The aim was to describe the contribution of the simulated psychiatric patients in the teaching and learning of undergraduate nursing students. Method: Data were collected by a self-report instrument. Qualitative content analysis of responses made. Results: sample 157 students, 71.3% reported improved use their clinical skills and 80% that they better prepared for clinical experience. The analysis shows that this methodology allows the integration of theoretical content, reduces anxiety and improves students ability to perform care. Conclusion: The use of simulated patients is a successful methodology that facilitates the transition from the classroom to clinical experience and provides students the opportunity to acquire knowledge and develop clinical nursing skills.
Keywords : Teaching methodology; Higher education; Innovation; Simulated patient.