scholarly journals Effect of Simulation-based Practice on Clinical Performance and Problem Solving Process for Nursing Students

2011 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 226-234 ◽  
Author(s):  
Myeong-Sun Lee ◽  
Suk-Won Hahn
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
Clinical Performance ◽  
Simulation Based ◽  
Problem Solving Process

scholarly journals Effect of Facial Skin Temperature on the Perception of Anxiety: A Pilot Study

Healthcare ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 206
Author(s):  
Elba Mauriz ◽  
Sandra Caloca-Amber ◽  
Ana M. Vázquez-Casares
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Skin Temperature ◽  
Clinical Performance ◽  
Quality Parameters ◽  
Performance Parameters ◽  
Simulation Based ◽  
Scale Scores ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Specific Temperature ◽  
Cpr Training

The extent of anxiety and psychological stress can impact upon the optimal performance of simulation-based practices. The current study investigates the association between differences in skin temperature and perceived anxiety by under- (n = 21) and post-graduate (n = 19) nursing students undertaking a cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training. Thermal facial gradients from selected facial regions were correlated with the scores assessed by the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) and the chest compression quality parameters measured using mannequin-integrated accelerometer sensors. A specific temperature profile was obtained depending on thermal facial variations before and after the simulation event. Statistically significant correlations were found between STAI scale scores and the temperature facial recordings in the forehead (r = 0.579; p < 0.000), periorbital (r = 0.394; p < 0.006), maxillary (r = 0.328; p < 0.019) and neck areas (r = 0.284; p < 0.038). Significant associations were also observed by correlating CPR performance parameters with the facial temperature values in the forehead (r = 0.447; p < 0.002), periorbital (r = 0.446; p < 0.002) and maxillary areas (r = 0.422; p < 0.003). These preliminary findings suggest that higher anxiety levels result in poorer clinical performance and can be correlated to temperature variations in certain facial regions.

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