Experiences of Clinical Instructors in Using High Fidelity Manikins to Teach Student Nurses at the Selected Higher Education Institution in KwaZulu-Natal

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.

Grantor dc:publisher.institution

University of Zululand

Year dc:date.issued

2021

Author dc:creator

• Mbambo, Jabulile

• Manikin
• High Fidelity
• Simulation
• Clinical Practice
• Clinical Instructor

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