The creation of a simulated rural hospital nursing unit for the purpose of conducting research
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Date
2014
Authors
Sedgwick, Monique G.
Dersch, Sharon
Grigg, Lance
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Publisher
Sciedu Press
Abstract
While the use of simulation is gaining popularity as an educational and training method, little is known about its utility in
supporting field research activities. To address this gap, the physical, psychological, and conceptual dimensions of a
full-scale simulated multi-bed rural nursing unit that became the ‘field’ for a rural nursing practice study is presented. The
advantages of using simulation in this manner are that it: 1) allows processes to unfold in a controlled but natural fashion;
2) supports the exploration of complex phenomena; 3) and provides comparable data sets for analysis. Items to consider
prior to using a simulation environment are also discussed.
Description
Sherpa Romeo green journal. Open access article. Creative Commons Attribution License applies
Keywords
Rural nursing , Rural nurses , Simulation
Citation
Sedgwick, M., Dersch, S., & Grigg, L. (2014). The creation of a simulated rural hospital nursing unit for the purpose of conducting research. Journal of Nursing Education and Practice, 4(9), 27-32. doi:10.5430/jnep.v4n9p27