HFS/curriculum-integrated session pattern: horizontally integrated scenario-based simulation with hands-on practice and debriefing in small groups¶

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Evidence · 2 claims (2 for) · 1 study (1 causal), q2 · 1 of 1 report an effect size · 2 claims rest on one study

Description¶

This pattern combines a horizontally integrated curriculum (merging disciplines within one time frame, here third-year women's health and child health nursing) with high-fidelity simulation using computerized manikins. Students practice paired maternal/newborn scenarios in small groups, followed by structured debriefing. The article's protocol comprised "HFS using birthing manikins, hands-on practice, scenario-based learning" for delivery management, newborn care with newborn manikins, and a 30-minute debriefing to "promote reflection, and improve clinical performance."

Design Implications¶

Context¶

Requirements¶

Students must already have been exposed to the topics separately in each course before the integrated session
Instructors adequately trained in the equipment and HFS manikins
A prepared protocol covering both the vaginal delivery and newborn care parts

Constraints¶

Assessed only for two topics (vaginal delivery management and immediate newborn care) in one institution
Small convenient sample; findings may not generalize to other nursing programs or contexts

Target Learners¶

third-year undergraduate nursing students

Learning Goals¶

nursing management during normal vaginal delivery
immediate newborn care
clinical decision-making and procedural skills

Claims¶

Examples¶

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Key Sources¶

Ismail Ahmad, Al-Modallal Hanan, Aldardeir Njoud, Gomma Nada, Eltohamy Nadia Abd ElHamed. (2026). The Impact of High‐Fidelity Simulation and Curriculum Integration on Nursing Students’ Competence and Satisfaction: A Quasiexperimental Study. Journal of Nursing Management. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13140285/

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`type`	`design`
`id`	`hfs-curriculum-integrated-session-pattern`
`title`	`HFS/curriculum-integrated session pattern: horizontally integrated scenario-based simulation with hands-on practice and debriefing in small groups`
`description`	`This pattern combines a horizontally integrated curriculum (merging disciplines within one time frame, here third-year women's health and child health nursing) with high-fidelity simulation using computerized manikins.`
`status`	`review`
`generated`	by `process:settle-candidates` on `2026-11-05`
`trust`	unverified — no one has confirmed this page's content
`sources`	1 — `ismail-ahmad-2026`

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