The review concludes that low-cost simulation methods' ability to fully replace high-fidelity methods remains uncertain, as some critical psychomotor or situational skills may require more immersive training¶

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q2 i? The review's authors state that the ability of low-cost methods to fully replace high-fidelity methods remains uncertain and that some critical psychomotor or situational skills may require more immersive training. → Frangi Duccio 2025

Evidence¶

Frangi Duccio 2025¶

Frangi Duccio, Bardacci Yari, Magi Camilla Elena, El Aoufy Khadija, Longobucco Yari, Iovino Paolo, Amato Carla, Balestri Chiara, Forciniti Carolina, Rasero Laura, Iozzo Pasquale, Lucchini Alberto, Bambi Stefano. (2025). Exploring the use of low-cost simulation in nursing education: a scoping review. BMJ Open. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2025-099968

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This is the review authors' interpretive statement in the Discussion, not a tested result. The authors argue that "their ability to fully replace high-fidelity methods remains uncertain" and that a clearer understanding of comparative educational outcomes is still needed.

"While they offer significant advantages, particularly in resource-constrained environments, their ability to fully replace high-fidelity methods remains uncertain. Some critical psychomotor or situational skills may require more immersive training."

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