“We are actually being involved in management of the patient”: A qualitative exploration of experiences of students and faculty regarding the use of clinical simulation in Busitema University and Lira University

Abstract

Simulation was mostly perceived as mimicking real life clinical environment. Some notions of simulation as focused on improvising and demonstrations were expressed. Some divergent views were expressed regarding realism as some thought simulation was not realistic while students and faculty involved in simulation perceived simulation as a real-life clinical experience. The perceived benefits of simulation included room for making mistakes, immediate feedback, enhancing confidence and self-efficacy, enhances acquisition of soft and clinical skills, prepares students for clinical placement, conve