Among 39 included studies of low-cost simulation in nursing education, hybrid forms were the most common strategy (48.8%), followed by computer-based tools (17.9%)¶

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q3 i? Hybrid forms were the most frequent low-cost simulation strategy (19 studies, 48.8%), followed by computer-based tools (7 studies, 17.9%), task trainers (5, 12.8%), mannequins (5, 12.8%) and serious games (3, 7.7%). → 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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The review's synthesis of the 39 included studies reports the frequency of each low-cost simulation strategy category, derived inductively during data charting. The quote shows "hybrid forms (n=19, 48.8%)" as the most common category.

"The included studies encompassed various low-cost simulation strategies; specifically, training conducted solely on task trainers (n=5, 12.8%), the exclusive use of mannequins (n=5, 12.8%), computer-based tools (n=7, 17.9 %), hybrid forms (n=19, 48.8%), and serious games (n=3, 7.7%)."

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Related Claims¶

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