The effect of hybrid simulation training on nurses' subcutaneous injection practice knowledge and skills

This study adopted a quasi-experimental research design to determine the effect of hybrid simulation training on nurses' subcutaneous injection knowledge and skill levels. The research was conducted between March 2023 and June 2023. The sample consisted of 70 nurses from the Ankara Training and Research Hospital intensive care units and inpatient wards. The sample was divided into experimental (n=35) and control (n=35) groups. All participants performed their skills on real patients and standard patients under the supervision of the researcher. The control group received no training. The experimental group participants attended first theoretical training and then hybrid simulation training. The hybrid simulation training comprised three sessions: preliminary information, simulation application, and analysis. Data were collected using an introductory characteristics form, a knowledge test, and a skill evaluation form. The data were analyzed using the Shapiro-Wilk normality test, Chi Square analysis, independent sample t-test, dependent sample t- test, and repeated measures analysis of variance (ANOVA). The results showed that the experimental group had a significantly higher mean posttest knowledge score than the pretest score (p < 0.05). The results also showed that the experimental group had a significantly higher mean posttest skill score than the pretest score (p<0,05). It is recommended to use hybrid simulation training methods to help nurses acquire knowledge and develop skills.