Updating the Simulation Effectiveness Tool: Item Modifications and Reevaluation of Psychometric Properties.

AIM: This study evaluated the psychometric properties of the modified Simulation Effectiveness Tool (SET), the SET-M.

BACKGROUND: The SET, developed in 2005, was updated to be consistent with INACSL Standards of Best Practice, QSEN practices, and American Association of Colleges of Nursing baccalaureate essentials.

METHOD: Undergraduate nursing students from two nursing programs, one with multiple campuses, completed the SET-M following completion of a simulated clinical experience; 1,288 students took part in the study.

RESULTS: Exploratory factor analysis was completed using unweighted least squares. Four subscales were identified with acceptable internal consistency: Prebriefing (α = .833), Learning (α = .852), Confidence (α = .913), and Debriefing (α = .908).

CONCLUSION: Revisions made to modify the SET to current standards of simulation practice have resulted in the SET-M, which has been shown to be a valid and reliable method of evaluating students' perceptions of the effectiveness of learning in the simulation environment.