Professor Kazumi Kubota of Research Organization presented new findings on simulation learning in nursing education in collaboration with Shimane University School of Medicine. This research, focusing on the process of determining the next observation interval in vital sign measurement, was published in the special issue of "Innovations in Simulation-Based Education in Healthcare" in the international journal Nursing Reports published by MDPI.

Title of the paper:

Setting the Next Vital Sign Observation Interval as a Learning Objective in Simulation-Based Nursing Education: A Prospective Exploratory Observational Study

(Setting “Next Vital Sign Observation Spacing” as a learning goal in Simulation Nursing Education: A forward-looking exploratory observational study)

Background of the study:

For nurses, not only procedures for measuring vital signs such as patient blood pressure and pulse, but also based on the results, "predicting how the patient's condition changes and when to observe next (observation interval)" is extremely important. However, conventional education often emphasizes the accuracy of procedures, and it has not been sufficiently considered how to educate the judgment process on this "time management" and "the next plan".

Purpose and Method of Research:

This study was conducted in collaboration with Shimane University School of Medicine. In simulation education for nursing students, we set "determining the next observation interval" as a clear learning goal, and examined the process and educational effects as a prospective exploratory observational study how students can assess the patient's condition through simulations and determine the appropriate timing of observation.

Main results (points):

*   In simulation education, it was shown that intentionally incorporating "next observation interval" into learning goals could contribute to the development of students' clinical judgment skills.

*   It became clear the importance of training not only to discover abnormalities, but also to predict the passage of time.

*   In the future basic nursing education, it can be proposed as a specific educational method to develop more practical clinical judgment.

Comment by Professor Kubota:

“In clinical settings, we need the ability to continue to judge priorities and timing of observation while taking multiple patients. Based on the knowledge gained from this joint research, we hope to reduce the reality shocks faced by students when they go to the field and lead to the development of educational programs that can provide safe and high-quality nursing."

Paper Information:

*   Publications: Nursing Reports (MDPI)

*   Special Issue: Innovations in Simulation-Based Education in Healthcare

*   Volume 1: Vol. 15, Issue 12, 416

*   URL： [https://www.mdpi.com/2039-4403/15/12/416](https://www.mdpi.com/2039-4403/15/12/416)