JWPH International Journal Of Wellness And Public Health

Background: Within a clinical setting, simulators offer students a safe environment in which to develop skills and gain experience under the guidance of their instructors, all without posing any risks to patients. This study aims to compare the impact of simulation-based teaching and the traditional approach on nursing students' self-efficacy skills and clinical performance.

Methodology: This research employed a quasi-experimental design with a pre-test and post-test arrangement. The study population encompassed 122 nursing students, from which a sample of 100 students was randomly selected. These students were then divided into two groups: an experimental group and a control group. A questionnaire was utilized to assess the students' self-efficacy skills and clinical performance before and after the implementation of the instructional programs. Data analysis was conducted using descriptive and inferential statistical methods with SPSS 23.

Results: Following the intervention, there was a significant increase in the participants' mean self-efficacy scores, rising from 87.57 to 142.13. Likewise, the mean clinical performance scores showed a significant increase, moving from 2.16 to 4.57. These findings underscore the substantial impact of simulation-based teaching on nursing students' self-efficacy and clinical performance.

Conclusion: The study recommends the adoption of simulation as an effective teaching methodology, especially within nursing internship settings. In essence, it is advisable for students to acquire essential skills through simulation before venturing into real-world healthcare environments.

Keywords: Simulators; Students; Nursing; Clinical Performance.

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This research received no specific grant from any funding agency in the public, commercial, or not-for-profit sectors.

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