Table 4 Descriptive statistics for the items and dimensions of the DES questionnaire
Items | Min | Max. | M (SD) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
DIMENSION 1. Learning and making connections | 2.63 | 5 | 4.73 (0.425) | |||||
D1.1. Debriefing helped me make connections in my learning | 3 | 5 | 4.79 (0.450) | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) | 3 (1.9%) | 27 (16.9%) | 130 (81.3%) |
D1.2. Debriefing was helpful in procession the simulation experience | 3 | 5 | 4.79 (0.477) | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) | 5 (3.1%) | 23 (14.4%) | 132 (82.5%) |
D1.3. Debriefing provided me with a learning opportunity | 3 | 5 | 4.79 (0.468) | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) | 4 (2.5%) | 26 (16.3%) | 130 (81.3%) |
D1.4. Debriefing helped me find meaning in the simulation | 1 | 5 | 4.62 (0.681) | 1 (0.6%) | 0 (0%) | 12 (7.5%) | 33 (20.6%) | 114 (71.3%) |
D1.5. My questions from the simulation were answered by debriefing | 2 | 5 | 4.66 (0.613) | 0 (0%) | 1 (0.6%) | 9 (5.6%) | 33 (20.6%) | 117 (73.1%) |
D1.6. I became more aware of myself during the debriefing session | 2 | 5 | 4.63 (0.610) | 0 (0%) | 1 (0.6%) | 8 (5%) | 40 (25%) | 111 (69.4%) |
D1.7. Debriefing helped me clarify problems | 2 | 5 | 4.78 (0.497) | 0 (0%) | 1 (0.6%) | 3 (1.9%) | 26 (16.3%) | 130 (81.3%) |
D1.8. The debriefing helped me makes connections between theory and real-life situations | 2 | 5 | 4.76 (0.511) | 0 (0%) | 1 (0.6%) | 3 (1.9%) | 30 (18.8%) | 126 (78.8%) |
DIMENSION 2. Analyze thoughts and feelings | 2.50 | 5 | 4.69 (0.439) | |||||
D2.9. The debriefing helped me analyze my thoughts | 2 | 5 | 4.64 (0.609) | 0 (0%) | 1 (0.6%) | 8 (5%) | 39 (24.4%) | 112 (70%) |
D2.10. The facilitator reinforced aspects of the team’s behavior | 3 | 5 | 4.67 (0.578) | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) | 9 (5.6%) | 34 (21.3%) | 117 (73.1%) |
D2.11. The debriefing environment was psychologically safe | 2 | 5 | 4.76 (0.523) | 0 (0%) | 1 (0.6%) | 4 (2.5%) | 28 (17.5%) | 127 (79.4%) |
D2.12. Unsettled feelings from the simulation were resolved during the debriefing | 2 | 5 | 4.69 (0.552) | 0 (0%) | 1 (0.6%) | 4 (2.5%) | 39 (24.4%) | 116 (72.5%) |
DIMENSION 3. Facilitator skills in conducting the debriefing | 2.60 | 5 | 4.69 (0.443) | |||||
D3.13. The facilitator allowed me enough time to verbalize my feelings before commenting | 2 | 5 | 4.66 (0.613) | 0 (0%) | 1 (0.6%) | 9 (5.6%) | 33 (20.6%) | 117 (73.1%) |
D3.14. The debriefing session facilitator talked the right amount during the debriefing | 2 | 5 | 4.76 (0.523) | 0 (0%) | 1 (0.6%) | 4 (2.5%) | 28 (17.5%) | 127 (79.4%) |
D3.15. Debriefing provided a means for me to reflect on my actions during the simulation | 3 | 5 | 4.72 (0.513) | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) | 5 (3.2%) | 34 (21.3%) | 121 (75.6%) |
D3.16. I have enough time to debrief thoroughly | 2 | 5 | 4.54 (0.681) | 0 (0%) | 1 (0.6%) | 14 (8.8%) | 42 (26.3%) | 103 (64.4%) |
D3.17. The debriefing session facilitator was an expert in the content area | 3 | 5 | 4.78 (0.471) | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) | 4 (2.5%) | 27 (16.9%) | 129 (80.6%) |
DIMENSION 4. Appropriate facilitator guidance | 3 | 5 | 4.76 (0.437) | |||||
D4.18. The facilitator taught the right amount during the debriefing session | 3 | 5 | 4.72 (0.528) | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) | 6 (3.8%) | 33 (20.6%) | 121 (75.6%) |
D4.19. The facilitator provided constructive evaluation of the simulation during the debriefing | 3 | 5 | 4.75 (0.462) | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) | 2 (1.3%) | 36 (22.5%) | 122 (76.3%) |
D4.20. The facilitator provided adequate guidance during the debriefing | 3 | 5 | 4.82 (0.461) | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) | 5 (3.1%) | 19 (11.9%) | 136 (85%) |