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School of Nursing & Midwifery, Trinity College Dublin: 8 th Annual Interdisciplinary Research Conference
Transforming Healthcare Through Research, Education & Technology: 7 th – 9 th November 2007
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Appendix 2
Simulation Design Scale (Student Version) Results N
= 49
Item SD D UN A SA NA
Objectives and information
1. There was enough
information provided at the
beginning of the simulation to
provide direction and
encouragement.
2. I clearly understood the
purpose and objectives of the
simulation.
3. The simulation provided
enough information in a clear
matter for me to problem-solve
the situation.
4. There was enough
information provided to me
during the simulation.
5. The cues were appropriate
and geared to promote my
understanding.
Support
6. Support was offered in a
timely manner.
7. My need for help was
recognized.
8. I felt supported by the
teacher’s assistance during the
simulation.
9. I was supported in the
learning process.
Problem solving
10. Independent problemsolving
was facilitated.
11. I was encouraged to
explore all possibilities of the
simulation.
12. The simulation was
designed for my specific level of
knowledge and skills.
4
(8
%)
2
(4
%)
2
(4
%)
4
(8
%)
2
(4
%)
0
(0
%)
0
(0
%)
0
(0
%)
0
(0
%)
0
(0
%)
1
(2
%)
2
(4
%)
- 171 -
7
(14
%)
5
(10
%)
11
(22
%)
12
(24
%)
8
(16
%)
3
(6%)
5
(10
%)
1
(2%)
2
(4%)
4
(8%)
12
(24
%)
6
(12
%)
4
(8%
)
14
(29
%)
9
(18
%)
7
(14
%)
6
(12
%)
10
(20
%)
11
(22
%)
8
(16
%)
13
(27
%)
14
(29
%)
13
(27
%)
12
(24
%)
31
(63
%)
23
(47
%)
25
(51
%)
26
(53
%)
29
(59
%)
27
(55
%)
18
(37
%)
28
(57
%)
22
(45
%)
25
(51
%)
15
(31
%)
22
(45
%)
3
(6%
)
5
(10
%)
2
(4%
)
0
(0%
)
4
(8%
)
9
(18
%)
14
(29
%)
12
(24
%)
12
(24
%)
6
(12
%)
8
(16
%)
7
(14
%)
0
(0%
)
0
(0%
)
0
(0%
)
0
(0%
)
0
(0%
)
0
(0%
)
1
(2%
)
0
(0%
)
0
(0%
)
0
(0%
)
0
(0%
)
0
(0%
)