Assesses communication skill development about HPV vaccine hesitancy in nurse practitioner students, suggesting future improvements in simulation realism.
Background Background: Educating students regarding evidence-based practices for vaccination is an essential component of nursing curricula. It is important that nurse educators develop effective teaching strategies that prepare students for clinical practice. Methods This manuscript outlines the implementation and evaluation of an interactive artificial intelligence (AI)-driven virtual clinical simulation that aimed to develop communication skills among 46 pediatric primary care nurse practitioner students using an HPV vaccine hesitancy case scenario. Data on students' experiences were collected using the school's standard evaluation tool for simulation effectiveness evaluation, the Simulation Evaluation Tool-modified (Set-M). Five items were added to assess realism, engagement, and perceptions related to this AI-driven virtual simulation. Results Students reported positive perceptions of the virtual simulation with high scores for confidence in their communication skills and desire to complete additional virtual simulations. Technological issues and realism of the experience were barriers. Conclusions AI-driven virtual simulation provides opportunity for students to practice communication about vaccine concerns, and future iterations of this virtual simulation should address technological issues and realism.
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