Nursing Simulation and Transfer of Knowledge in Undergraduate Nursing Programs: A Literature Review.

Aim: The purpose of this literature review was to describe what research has been conducted on transfer of knowledge using high-fidelity patient simulation (HFPS) and determine what further research is needed.

Background: The use of HFPS has expanded rapidly in recent years. There is research suggesting that HFPS effectively educates nurses for clinical practice.

Method: An extensive literature search was conducted and analyzed for themes. Exclusion criteria were studies that focused only on graduate-level nursing education, accelerated programs, medical students, registered nurses, and use of low-fidelity simulation or standardized patients.

Results: Themes that emerged included competence, confidence, safety, timing, method and delivery. Study results varied, with only some showing transfer.

Conclusion: More research is needed to determine how HFPS influences knowledge transfer to the clinical setting.