Training for nurses using realistic simulation

Objectives: To assess an in situ simulation-based cardiopulmonary resuscitation training strategy, with emphasis on debriefing and follow-up assessment of knowledge after training. Method: This was an educational intervention study to measure intraparticipant variability. The simulation-based teaching techniques consisted of nine steps.This research followed STROBE recommendations for the methodological development of observational studies.  Results: Significant differences (p < 0.05) were observed between the pre-test and post-theory assessments, and between the pre-practical phase and 60 days post-training. However, no differences were observed (p<0.05) between the post-theory and post-practical phases, showing that after participating in the training strategy, after the pre-test assessment, the participants seemed to have carried over the knowledge displayed in the post-theory to the post-practical time, with considerable reduction in performance 60 days after the training program. Conclusion: Theoretical emphasis coupled with simulation practice displayed the best results in performance when compared to theoretical training alone, even at 60 days post-training.