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Realistic Simulation as Strategy of Problematization in Women’s Health



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Lara M. M. Boeckmann, Ana S. de Moura, Maria A. de L. Miranda, Frederico C. de Moura, Patrícia A. Lopes, Arlete R. C. da Costa

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DOI:10.17265/2159-5542/2018.03.005

Escola Superior de Ciências da Saúde (ESCS), Distrito Federal, Brazil

Realistic simulation consists of a tool of active methodology in higher education able to provide an imaginary environment, and thus, allow students to experience real life situations. The objective of the study is to share experiences with the application of realistic simulation in the thematic module about women’s health in April 2017, in the Undergraduate Nursing Course, at Escola Superior de Ciências da Saúde (ESCS), in Distrito Federal, Brazil. An experience report in which the problem situation was worked in a protected environment simulating a nursing consultation performed with a pregnant woman in usual risk of labor using an obstetric mannequin. Eight students and two tutors participated. From the results, students have achieved the goal by effectively solving the problem situation and acquiring skills needed for a real setting. It is concluded that realistic simulation provided a creative environment favoring a meaningful learning.

higher education, learning, nursing education