The effects of introducing high-fidelity simulation to preclinical student respiratory therapists

This action research study examines the use of high-fidelity simulation (HFS) in a 3-year Respiratory Therapy advanced diploma program offered at a community college located in southwestern Ontario. It seeks to identify if the use of preclinical experiential learning offered through various HFS scenarios had an impact on learners’ ability to transition into clinical practicum. The experiential learning theory provided the framework that guided this study as it sought to determine the effect, if any, of HFS on confidence and student anxiety