Jacqueline Vaughn PhD, RN, CHSE-A , Shannon H. Ford PhD, APRN, CPNP-PC, CNE , Laura Killam RN, MScN , Stephanie Sims MSN, CHSE , Tamatha Arms PhD, DNP, PMHNP-BC, NP-C , Anka Roberto DNP, MPH, PMHNP-BC, APRN , Marie W. Dawkins DNP, MHA, MSN, RN, CEN, CNEcl , Fabiana Rey
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Abstract
Background
Creating and maintaining a psychologically safe and welcoming environment is an essential element in simulation-based teaching. The purpose of this project was to describe a novel tool the authors developed to visually enhance psychological safety. Using constructs related to psychological safety, the tool was designed and named “Simulation Tool to Enhance Psychological Safety” (STEPS).
Methods
STEPS was designed by a core team of simulation education specialists and then evaluated by a convenience sample of prelicensure (n = 5) and advanced practice (n = 3) nursing simulation educator experts. Using open-ended responses, thes reviewers gave feedback and suggestions for improvement.
Results
Findings revealed that STEPS was positively evaluated as a visual aid to promote psychological safety. Reviewers offered suggestions for improving design features such as making it more inclusive of other disciplines and adding inspirational quotes. The reviewers unanimously agreed that STEPS would be a successful adjunct for promoting psychological safety in simulation.
Conclusions
STEPS is an innovative visual aid to promote a psychologically safe learning environment. We plan to use the tool in simulations across nursing programs.
期刊介绍:
Clinical Simulation in Nursing is an international, peer reviewed journal published online monthly. Clinical Simulation in Nursing is the official journal of the International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation & Learning (INACSL) and reflects its mission to advance the science of healthcare simulation.
We will review and accept articles from other health provider disciplines, if they are determined to be of interest to our readership. The journal accepts manuscripts meeting one or more of the following criteria:
Research articles and literature reviews (e.g. systematic, scoping, umbrella, integrative, etc.) about simulation
Innovative teaching/learning strategies using simulation
Articles updating guidelines, regulations, and legislative policies that impact simulation
Leadership for simulation
Simulation operations
Clinical and academic uses of simulation.