Construction and validation of a scenario for recognizing sepsis by nursing students: a methodological study

• Main Authors: Jane Walkíria da Silva Nogueira (Author), Marcia Cristina da Silva Magro (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Associação Brasileira de Enfermagem, 2023-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
• Online Access: Connect to this object online.
• Notes: 1984-0446; 10.1590/0034-7167-2022-0537
• Keywords: Validation Study; Sepsis; Simulation Training; Nursing Education; Nursing Students; Nursing; RT1-120
• Source: Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem, Vol 76, Iss 4 (2023)

ABSTRACT Objective: To build and validate a clinical simulation scenario for teaching Nursing students about early recognition of signs and symptoms of sepsis in the context of the emergency unit. Methods: Methodological study developed in two phases: construction of a simulated scenario and content validation by expert judges. For data analysis, the Content Validity Index (CVI) was calculated considering agreement equal to or greater than 80%. The minimum acceptable CVI value for scenario validation was 1.0. Results: The simulation scenario proved to be appropriate, with a global Content Validity Index equal to 1. Some adjustments related to the clarity of the wording were necessary, as suggested by the judges. Conclusions: A medium-complexity, high-fidelity scenario was successfully constructed and validated for teaching early recognition of sepsis signs and symptoms.