Simulated setting in Home Visit teaching in the scope of Primary Health Care

Abstract

Objective: to report the experience of simulation use in Nursing student attending the first year of the undergraduate course, for the development of the necessary skills to conduct home visits. Description of the experience: the simulation in question was developed following three stages: briefing, scene and debriefing. The strategy was conducted in a simulated house, a laboratory which recreated the home environment conditions. In this space, the students experience the Home Visit practice, anticipating possible difficulties or challenges. The students were active participants in the simulation. The debriefing allowed the students to express their feelings about the scenario, visualize performance and reflect on positive aspects related to development of the activity. In addition to that, it provided self-reflection on topics that can be improved. Final considerations: the strategy enabled a more realistic and applied teaching atmosphere, allowing the students to develop observation, communication and interview skills. The first Home Visit simulated experience can prepare the students to better identify the needs and potentialities present in individuals, families or in the home, as well as to better integrate the theoretical and practical contents.