Experiences of Clinical Instructors in Using High Fidelity Manikins to Teach Student Nurses at the Selected Higher Education Institution in KwaZulu-Natal
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Date
2021-12
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University of Zululand
Abstract
Introduction
In the past, student training during clinical practice has been conducted on live humans
with minimum use of manikins to equip students with clinical skills required in the
education of a nurse. The advancement of medical technology has brought major
changes in the clinical training of student nurses through the introduction of high fidelity
manikins (HFM). This transition has brought various challenges to clinical instructors.
Aim of the study
The aim of the study was to explore and describe the experiences of clinical
instructors’ use of HFMs to teach the student nurses at higher education institutions
(HEIs) in KwaZulu-Natal.
Methodology
A qualitative research methodology was used for the study. The research study was
guided by the National League of Nurses/Jeffries Simulation Framework (NLN/JSF).
Data was collected from 10 participants using unstructured individual face-to-face
interviews which were purposefully selected. Data collection was determined by data
saturation and analysed thematically.
Findings
The study revealed four major themes: use of HFMs, staff in-service and training,
environmental factors, and maintenance of resources. In addition, various sub-themes
emerged. The study findings revealed that clinical instructors faced various challenges
in using HFMs to teach clinical practice to student nurses at HEIs.
Conclusion and recommendations of the study
Clinical instructors are faced with various challenges in using HFMs to teach student
nurses. These challenges range from human and material resources and technical
knowledge, to infrastructural problems. Therefore, several recommendations are
made with regard to nursing education institutions, nursing education administration,
and policy development and implementation. Moreover, further research is
recommended to be conducted about the phenomenon.
Key words: Manikin; High Fidelity; Simulation; Clinical Practice; Clinical Instructor.
Description
A dissertation submitted to the Faculty of Science, Agriculture and Engineering in fulfilment of the requirements for the Degree of Master Of Nursing in the Department of Nursing Science at the University Of Zululand, 2021
Keywords
Manikin, High Fidelity, Simulation, Clinical Practice, Clinical Instructor