The Effect of the Reflective Debriefing Strategy on Nursing Students’ Self-Efficacy and Clinical Performance of Blood Pressure Measurement

Emad Mohammed Helal, Samar; Ismail Zaki Keshk, Lamiaa; E. A. El Dahshan, Mervat

doi:10.21608/ejhc.2025.427824

The Effect of the Reflective Debriefing Strategy on Nursing Students’ Self-Efficacy and Clinical Performance of Blood Pressure Measurement

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

¹ Nursing Specialist at Mit Ghamr Oncology Center

² Professor of Nursing Administration- Faculty of Nursing- Helwan University

³ Professor of Nursing Administration- Faculty of Nursing- Menoufia University

10.21608/ejhc.2025.427824

Abstract

Abstract: Reflective Debriefing Strategy is considered one of the main strategies that allow students to be self-directed in their learning. Consequently, it has a great impact on nursing students 'critical thinking, clinical performance, and also self-awareness as their core are a reflection on their performance. Aim: To investigate the effect of reflective debriefing strategy on nursing students' self- efficacy and clinical performance of blood pressure measurement. Setting: This study was conducted at the Faculty of Nursing, Zagazig University 1^st grade. Sample: A simple random sample (probability) technique of 280 nursing students who enrolled in the fundamental of medical-surgical nursing course in the 1^st grade during the academic year 2023 -2024 were included. Tools: Three tools were used which are Blood Pressure Evaluation Rubric, Blood Pressure Self-Efficacy Scale and Reflective Debriefing Experience Scale. Results: More than four-fifths of the studied nursing students gained a high level of debriefing experience during the post-test phase compared with pre- test. While, the majority of the studied nursing students gained a high level of self-efficacy regarding blood pressure measurement during the post-test phase compared with pre- test phase. In addition, more than four-fifths of them had a high level of clinical performance regarding blood pressure measurement during the post-test phase compared with pre- test phase. Conclusion: There was a high statistically significant positive correlation among reflective debriefing strategy self-efficacy and blood pressure performance among studied nursing students through program phases. Recommendations: Training program need to be conducted for all nursing students to be more skillful about the reflective debriefing strategy application in their studying and then their career after graduation.

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