Table 4 Simplified Chinese DES: structure matrix
Scale (one item removed) | Component | ||
|---|---|---|---|
1 | 2 | 3 | |
Item 2: Debriefing was helpful in processing the simulation experience | 0.72 | 0.46 | 0.14 |
Item 19: The facilitator provided constructive evaluation of the simulation during debriefing | 0.70 | 0.36 | -0.14 |
Item 20: The facilitator provided adequate guidance during the debriefing | 0.70 | 0.52 | -0.13 |
Item 5: My questions from the simulation were answered by debriefing | 0.67 | 0.26 | -0.21 |
Item 9: Debriefing helped me to analyze my thoughts | 0.67 | 0.44 | -0.47 |
Item 10: The facilitator reinforced aspects of the health care team’s behavior | 0.65 | 0.34 | -0.07 |
Item 15: Debriefing provided a means for me to reflect on my actions during the simulation | 0.64 | 0.41 | -0.31 |
Item 11: The debriefing environment was physically comfortable | 0.60 | 0.49 | 0.11 |
Item 1: Debriefing helped me to make connections in my learning | 0.60 | 0.45 | -0.53 |
Item 4: Debriefing helped me to find meaning in the simulation | 0.59 | 0.42 | -0.30 |
Item 8: Debriefing helped me to make connections between theory and real-life situations | 0.57 | 0.31 | -0.29 |
Item 3: Debriefing provided me with a learning opportunity | 0.54 | 0.39 | -0.35 |
Item 18: The facilitator taught the right amount during the debriefing session | 0.54 | 0.77 | -0.12 |
Item 14: The debriefing session facilitator talked the right amount during debriefing | 0.38 | 0.70 | -0.28 |
Item 17: The debriefing session facilitator was an expert in the content area | 0.31 | 0.70 | -0.20 |
Item 16: I had enough time to debrief thoroughly | 0.46 | 0.67 | -0.19 |
Item 6: I became more aware of myself during the debriefing session | 0.35 | 0.64 | 0.00 |
Item 13: The facilitator allowed me enough time to verbalize my feelings before commenting | 0.38 | 0.58 | -0.68 |
Item 7: Debriefing helped me to clarify problems | 0.41 | 0.30 | -0.68 |