Impact of a simulated practice program in the construction of self-confidence for intervention in emergencies and its association with knowledge and performance

José Carlos Amado Martins, Verónica R. Coutinho, Rui C. Baptista, Luís M. Oliveira, Rui F. Gonçalves, Luís A. Paiva, Alessandra Mazzo, Manuel A. Rodrigues, Isabel A.C. Mendes

Abstract


The objective was to assess the impact of a simulated practice program on the construction of self-confidence for intervention in emergencies and its association with knowledge and performance. This is a quasi-experimental study without control group, with assessment before and after a 15-hour simulated practice program, in nursing students. The students’ self-confidence increased significantly as a result of simulated practice with positive and statistically significant association between practical assessment and self-confidence levels.


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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5430/jnep.v7n1p45

Journal of Nursing Education and Practice

ISSN 1925-4040 (Print)   ISSN 1925-4059 (Online)

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