Qualitative Assessment of End-of-life Care Simulation in Nursing University Students Using a Review Sheet: Replication Report for University B

Abstract

Purpose: This study aimed to implement an end-of-life care simulation that was assessed at one facility (University A) on nursing university students in a different educational environment (University B), and assess the simulation through a review. Method: After the simulation, participants were asked to freely comment on the review sheet and the contents were analyzed. There were 12 participants. Results: Comments on the review sheet were summarized in 13 categories: self-understanding of nursing, realization of one’s positive view regarding nursing, acquisition of knowledge regarding communication, acquisition of knowledge regarding end-of-life, gaining learning opportunities, realization of effects from debriefing, positive change one experiences regarding nursing, acquisition of knowledge regarding nursing, realization of reality, assessment of teachers’ involvement, assessment of implementation method, assessment of the atmosphere of the venue, and assessment of experiences. Conclusion: Participants of the simulation can be expected to gain a similar learning experience regardless of the learning environment.