Abstract
Simulation-based education has become a ubiquitous teaching approach in nursing. However,
ensuring the quality of simulation research is critical. We reviewed the methodological
quality of 26 quantitative studies published in Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 2017.
The Medical Education Research Study Quality Instrument and Simulation Research Evaluation
Rubric showed that nearly all studies were of moderate to high quality (rated ≥50%).
Correlation coefficients showed that interrater agreement was high overall (≥0.94).
In conclusion, this was a valid approach for examining simulation study quality. Although
most included studies were of high quality, some elements of study reporting can be
improved upon.
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Published online: July 15, 2018
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Funding sources: This research did not receive any specific grant from funding agencies in the public, commercial, or not-for-profit sectors.
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