Exploring student satisfaction and factors influencing simulation-based learning in nursing education

Abstract

<b>Introduction:</b> Simulation-based learning is an excellent alternative to teaching and learning in nursing. The study aimed to assess student satisfaction with simulation-based learning and identify associated factors.<br /> <b>Materials and Methods:</b> A cross-sectional study in an academic setting was conducted on 26 May 2022. Satisfaction was measured using a questionnaire with five dimensions and 32 items developed according to the Kirkpatrick model. Linear regressions were used to identify factors associated with student satisfaction with simulation-based learning.<br /> <b>Results:</b> Student satisfaction towards simulation-based learning exceeded 80% for all items. The latter increases when students felt psychologically safe (t=3.014; p=0.004). Students who perceived that the methods their teachers taught to demonstrate skills were appropriate for their learning styles had increased their satisfaction (t=7.781; p&lt;0.01).<br /> <br /> <b>Conclusions:</b> The psychological safety of students during the demonstration of skills and the adequacy of teaching methods to student’s learning styles were factors statistically associated with student satisfaction with simulation-based learning.