After the COVID -19 Era : Research Trends in Simulation Education

Purpose : This study was conducted to analyze simulation education research published in domestic academic journals after the COVID-19 era and to suggest future directions for simulation education operation. Method : This study is a descriptive survey research analyzing 53 papers related to simulation education published domestically from March 2020 to March 2024. Results : The major keywords included nursing students 28 (10.9%), simulation education 25 (9.7%), simulation 16 (6.2%), nursing 13 (5.1%), qualitative research 13 (5.1%), students 10 (3.9%), self-efficacy 8 (3.1%), clinical competence 8 (3.1%), education 6 (2.3%), nursing education 6(2.3%), virtual reality 6 (2.3%), problem-solving skills 4 (1.6%), nursing education research 4 (1.6%), COVID-19 3 (1.2%), communication 3 (1.2%), critical thinking 3 (1.2%), fidelity simulation education 3 (1.2%), problem-based learning 3 (1.2%), satisfaction 3 (1.2%), communication skills 3 (1.2%), virtual simulation 3(1.2%), and others. Conclusion : It is necessary to continuously verify the effectiveness of simulation education based on the diversity of nursing practicum education.