Experiences of simulated patients in clinical skills laboratory: a qualitative study

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dc.contributor.authorShange-Goba, Mbalenhle P.
dc.contributor.authorWillemse, Juliana J.
dc.date.accessioned2026-01-12T07:44:34Z
dc.date.available2026-01-12T07:44:34Z
dc.date.issued2025
dc.description.abstractBackground: Nursing simulations with simulated patients (SPs) have proven effective in creating realistic opportunities to enhance the students’ clinical competence within a safe learning environment. This setting helps to reduce anxiety and increases self-confidence among health sciences students. This study aimed to explore experiences of SPs in clinical skills laboratory of a Department of Nursing at a university in Western Cape. Objectives: Objectives were set to explore the contextual elements of SPs’ experiences during clinical skills sessions, identify educational design aspects from those experiences and assess their views on student outcomes. Method: A qualitative descriptive, exploratory and contextual design was used. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews with eight SPs. The data were coded to develop emerging themes and sub-themes, following Braun and Clark’s systematic analysis process. An independent coder reviewed findings, and themes were confirmed during a consensus meeting. Results: This study found that SPs engaged in multiple role-play consultations, improving their understanding of healthcare consultation structures and rules. They recognised their roles in achieving the outcomes needed for students. Conclusion: This study confirmed existing literature on SPs in a clinical skills laboratory within a Department of Nursing. Participant interviews provided verbatim quotations that enriched findings. Contribution: The study aimed to recommend ways for a Department of Nursing to support SPs in improving their laboratory skills and enhancing student learning.
dc.identifier.citationShange-Goba, M.P. and Willemse, J.J., 2025. Experiences of simulated patients in clinical skills laboratory: A qualitative study. curationis, 48(1), p.2736.
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.4102/curationis.v48i1.2736
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10566/21632
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherAOSIS (pty) Ltd
dc.subjectClinical Skills Laboratory
dc.subjectNursing Education
dc.subjectQualitative Research
dc.subjectSimulated Patients
dc.subjectSimulation Experiences
dc.titleExperiences of simulated patients in clinical skills laboratory: a qualitative study
dc.typeArticle

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