Undergraduate Nursing Students' Perceptions of a Screen-Based Virtual Simulation and Self-Debriefing: A Qualitative Study.

Fatima Zahra MAHOU, Mohammed VI International School of Public Health, Mohammed VI University of Sciences and Health, Casablanca, MoroccoFollow
Guillaume DECORMEILLE, University of Toulouse Jean Jaurès, CLLE Laboratory, UMR 5263, CNRS.
Asmae KHATTABI, Mohammed VI International School of Public Health, Mohammed VI University of Sciences and Health, Casablanca, Morocco.

Abstract

The integration of virtual simulation and self-debriefing in nursing education offers promising approaches for enhancing students' competency in medication administration and dosage calculation. This study aims to explore undergraduate nursing students' perceptions and experiences with virtual simulation and self-debriefing, building on findings from a previously published RCT that demonstrated improved learning outcomes through these approaches. In the first phase (self-debriefing), 153 students answered five open-ended questions, followed by a focus group with six students in the second phase.The data were analyzed using qualitative content analysis by two independent coders to ensure consistency and credibility. The study highlights the benefits of virtual simulation in providing immersive, interactive learning experiences and the role of self-debriefing in fostering reflective practices. Participants reported positive emotional responses, increased confidence, and improved technical competencies, despite some technical difficulties. The study advocates for the integration of virtual simulation and self-debriefing into nursing curricula to improve clinical preparedness and patient safety.

Recommended Citation

MAHOU, Fatima Zahra; DECORMEILLE, Guillaume; and KHATTABI, Asmae (2025) "Undergraduate Nursing Students' Perceptions of a Screen-Based Virtual Simulation and Self-Debriefing: A Qualitative Study.," Health Sciences: Vol. 6 : Iss. 1 , Article 6.
Available at: https://doi.org/10.56264/2658-865X.1108