Simulation-Based Teaching is Effective in Developing Peripheral Intravenous Catheterization Skills

Background: One of the most common basic nursing skills is peripheral intravenous catheterization. Although peripheral intravenous catheterization is one of the most common and important skills performed in the clinical setting, it is also one of the most difficult skills to teach in nursing education. Aims: The research has been conducted in randomized controlled trial design in order to examine the effect of simulation-based learning in development of peripheral intravenous catheter insertion skill of nursing students. Methodology: the study was designed as a randomized controlled experimental study. Stratified sampling method was used; A total of 72 students (36 in experimental group, 36 in control group), participated in the study. After all students were provided with theoretical background, peripheral intravenous catheterization skills training was given in the laboratory. Following the trainings, students in the experimental group were provided with simulation training. Data were collected by using an individual identification form, peripheral intravenous catheterization information test and skill checklist, the student satisfaction and self-confidence scale in learning. Results: There was no statistically significant difference between the pre-test and post-test mean scores of the peripheral intravenous catheterization knowledge of the students in both group (p>0.05). The skill performance scores of the students in the experimental group, were found significantly higher (44.47±3.72) than those of the students in the control group (32.47±5.55) (p