The development of a self-evaluation scale for simulation laboratory practices

Abstract

Background: Simulation is an important learning-teaching tool for integrating theory and practice in nursing education.

Objective: The aim of this study was to develop and to conduct the validity and reliability of a self-evaluation scale for simulation laboratory practices (SES-SLP) with undergraduate nurses.

Methods: The study sample consisted of 220 undergraduate nursing students. Data were collected using a Descriptive Characteristic Form (DCF) and the 23-item Self-Evaluation Scale for Simulation Laboratory Practices (SES-SLP).

Results: Cronbach's alpha value of the scale was 0.94. The scale comprised of two subscales: the developing factor (19 items) and the challenging factor (4 items). All items showed a statistically significant correlation (p < 0.05).

Conclusions: The SES-SLP is a valid and reliable scale that can be used to evaluate students' learning experience for simulation laboratory practices.

Keywords: Evaluation scale; Laboratory; Nursing; Practice; Simulation.