Second Life simulation as a strategy to enhance decision‐making in diabetes care: a case study

Krysia Hudson, Laura A Taylor, Sharon L Kozachik, Sarah J Shaefer and Marisa L Wilson

Journal of Clinical Nursing, 2015, vol. 24, issue 5-6, 797-804

Abstract: Aims and objectives The case study evaluated the Second Life perceived usability and the decision‐making of insulin administration via situational awareness at two different simulation freezes during Second Life simulation. Background Due to safety issues stemming from nursing knowledge deficits of insulin administration, the use of simulation via practice in a virtual immersive environment, Second Life was evaluated in a case study of practicing nurses. Design This case study used a single convenience group, post‐test design. Methods Perceived usability was evaluated using the System Usability Scale. Evaluation of decision‐making was evaluated via Situational Awareness Score at two simulation freezes in the Second Life simulation with practicing nurses (n = 12). Results Nurses with more years of practice reported difficulty in using Second Life. As age increased, the total Situational Awareness Score decreased. Day shift nurses were more likely to obtain a High Situational Awareness Score. Conclusions Although usability was nearly obtained, virtual immersive environments for nurses has promise to provide practice in aiding clinical decision‐making. Relevance to clinical practice Finding a new platform to allow all nurses to practice difficult clinical decisions is key. A virtual immersive environment, like Second Life, can provide simulation for nurses to practice making such difficult decisions.

Date: 2015
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