Avaliação da satisfação, autoconfiança e das práticas educativas de um cenário simulado sobre lesão por pressão com discentes de enfermagem

Abstract

Introduction: As the largest organ in the human body, the skin is responsible for several functions. Additionally, as it is constantly exposed to the external environment, this structure can undergo changes or loss of continuity, which is referred to as a wound. Among the various types of wounds that can affect hospitalized patients, pressure injuries stand out as difficult-to-heal wounds. These injuries have a high prevalence and can lead to complications for affected patients. In the face of this reality, there is a need to address this issue with healthcare professionals, starting from their training, aiming to enable them to assist in the promotion and recovery of population health. Objectives: To assess the use of simulation as a teaching and learning strategy for pressure injury among undergraduate Nursing students. Methods: This is a descriptive and exploratory study with a quantitative approach conducted in a laboratory at a public university in Mato Grosso. Data collection took place in September and November of 2022 through the application of validated questionnaires after the completion of a simulation strategy with simulated actors. Subsequently, the data were tabulated and analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS), version 21.0. Results: The sample consisted of 13 undergraduate students, with the majority of participants being female (76.9%) and aged between 20 and 24 years (76.9%); most of the students had previously participated in clinical simulations (69.2%). Regarding student satisfaction with the pressure injury scenario, it was found that the majority agreed that the adopted strategy was important in promoting their self-confidence and satisfaction. The reliability of the responses was assessed using Cronbach's Alpha coefficient for both applied instruments, obtaining an internal consistency index of 0.85 for the satisfaction scale and an internal consistency index of 0.91 for the educational practices scale. Conclusion: Correlating the importance of this topic to the education of Nursing students due to its high prevalence in healthcare institutions, as well as the use of an active methodology for teaching this content, the findings identified that the adopted teaching strategy demonstrated potential and provided satisfaction and self-confidence to the students. Additionally, it emerged as an educational practice that fostered reflection and dialogue during the teaching process.