A one-group pre-post study of 30 third-year nursing students used two realistic pediatric scenarios. Knowledge rose from 6.47 to 8.00 and self-reported clinical decision-making from 3.84 to 4.41, both p
Key findings
- Mean knowledge increased 1.53 points, from 6.47 to 8.00, and decision-making .57 points, from 3.84 to 4.41, both p
Why this matters globally
Simulation offers safe practice for rare or high-risk pediatric events. It is globally relevant, but programs must balance equipment, faculty and debriefing costs with equitable access.
Thai researcher contribution
Researchers from Navamindradhiraj and Walailak universities designed and evaluated pediatric scenarios in Thai nursing education.
Limitations to consider
The small single-context sample was neither randomized nor controlled, leaving testing, regression-to-the-mean and Hawthorne effects. Decision-making was self-reported rather than blindly observed, with no retention, clinical-transfer or stress follow-up.