Desiree A Díaz
Biographic Data
| ID | 6576573 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Desiree A Díaz |
| GIVEN NAMES | Desiree A |
| FAMILY NAME | Díaz |
| SIGNATURE | DÍAZ D A |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Central Florida |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-8330-6595 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 10 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 3 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 10 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2020 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Effects of Bundled Presimulation Training on Maternal Care Performance and Interruption Response
BACKGROUND: Maternal mortality demands nurses who can manage critical care in interruption-prone environments. Simulation-based learning (SBL) offers realistic practice for interruption management, but its effectiveness depends on well-designed pretraining. METHOD: A randomized, between-subjects design examined how varying levels of pretraining affect task completion, cognitive load, and interruption management among nursing students playing RNs …
Disaster! The Effects of a Large-Scale Simulation on Nursing Students' Disaster Competence
Background Nursing education often relegates disaster training to didactic, resulting in nurses who lack the competencies needed for mass-casualty responses. Method In this quasiexperimental exploratory study, senior nursing students ( n = 44) rated disaster management competency using the Emergency Preparedness Inventory Questionnaire (EPIQ) before and after simulation-based education (SBE) and also provided insight that was analyzed for themes.…
Using Various Types of Embedded Participants to Enhance Culturally Congruent, Family-Centered Simulation-Based Education
Background Simulation provides a controlled, standardized experience, where learners have increased autonomy to provide culturally congruent care in a healthcare disparity scenario. Importance is noted for scenarios including pediatric populations, to include role players such as the caregiver. The simulation in this study emphasized paternal involvement in the care of a 12-hour-old newborn within a Family-Centered Care Model (FCCM) using embedde…
Using Simulation to Test Validity and Reliability of I-Bids
Background Patient safety and improved outcomes are core priorities in healthcare, and effective handoffs are essential to these priorities. Validating handoff tools using simulation is a novel approach. Methods The construct validity and instrument reliability of the I-BIDS © tool were tested. In Phase I, construct validity was substantiated with a convenience sample of 21 healthcare providers through an electronic survey. Content Validity Ratio…
Accessibility and utilisation of telehealth services among older adults during Covid‐19 pandemic in the United States
The removal of regulatory and reimbursement barriers during the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States presented opportunities to explore the potential of telehealth to improve access to and use of healthcare among underserved populations. Therefore, we examined factors associated with accessibility and utilisation of telehealth among older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic. We analysed the nationally representative Medicare Current Beneficiary…
Bringing a Global Perspective to Students via Telesimulation
The aim of this Simulation Based Experience (SBE) was to replicate a global initiative via a telesimulated environment. Due to COVID-19, all study abroad trips were canceled by both the University and the governments of both the United States and Peru. In order to facilitate the learning goals and objectives, faculty developed a fully functional, online module via Zoom, which simulated in-country experiences. Three four-hour Zoom sessions allowed…
Toward Defining Healthcare Simulation Escape Rooms
Background. Escape rooms have been adapted from a range of educational purposes across disciplines, including healthcare simulation. The use of this technique has become increasingly popular among industry and faculty members. We sought to clarify the characteristics of healthcare simulation escape rooms in order to work toward a shared mental model and definition. Methods. A scoping review of the literature with an environmental scan of websites…
Escape Rooms
A Community Pediatric Camp Escape Room
Background. Escape rooms have been utilized to incorporate teamwork, communication, policy, and procedures reinforcement, as well as clinical care. Often themed, escape rooms challenge a team of players to discover clues and sequentially solve puzzles with the ultimate task of accomplishing a specific goal in a limited time frame, fostering critical thinking. Method. This learning activity incorporates legal implications for prelicensure nursing …
Implications of Subject Matter Expertise as a Requirement for Debriefing
Introduction. Healthcare certification standards do not mention subject matter expertise. This research answers the question: Is there a difference in participant perception of simulation effectiveness between simulation facilitators and SME simulation facilitators during the debrief? Methods. Senior-level nursing students (N=120) were randomized into groups to complete one pediatric critical care simulation. Simulation-based education (SBE) was …
Accessibility and utilisation of telehealth services among older adults during Covid‐19 pandemic in the United States
The removal of regulatory and reimbursement barriers during the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States presented opportunities to explore the potential of telehealth to improve access to and use of healthcare among underserved populations. Therefore, we examined factors associated with accessibility and utilisation of telehealth among older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic. We analysed the nationally representative Medicare Current Beneficiary…
Implications of Subject Matter Expertise as a Requirement for Debriefing
Introduction. Healthcare certification standards do not mention subject matter expertise. This research answers the question: Is there a difference in participant perception of simulation effectiveness between simulation facilitators and SME simulation facilitators during the debrief? Methods. Senior-level nursing students (N=120) were randomized into groups to complete one pediatric critical care simulation. Simulation-based education (SBE) was …
Bringing a Global Perspective to Students via Telesimulation
The aim of this Simulation Based Experience (SBE) was to replicate a global initiative via a telesimulated environment. Due to COVID-19, all study abroad trips were canceled by both the University and the governments of both the United States and Peru. In order to facilitate the learning goals and objectives, faculty developed a fully functional, online module via Zoom, which simulated in-country experiences. Three four-hour Zoom sessions allowed…
Toward Defining Healthcare Simulation Escape Rooms
Background. Escape rooms have been adapted from a range of educational purposes across disciplines, including healthcare simulation. The use of this technique has become increasingly popular among industry and faculty members. We sought to clarify the characteristics of healthcare simulation escape rooms in order to work toward a shared mental model and definition. Methods. A scoping review of the literature with an environmental scan of websites…
Escape Rooms
A Community Pediatric Camp Escape Room
Background. Escape rooms have been utilized to incorporate teamwork, communication, policy, and procedures reinforcement, as well as clinical care. Often themed, escape rooms challenge a team of players to discover clues and sequentially solve puzzles with the ultimate task of accomplishing a specific goal in a limited time frame, fostering critical thinking. Method. This learning activity incorporates legal implications for prelicensure nursing …
Using Simulation to Test Validity and Reliability of I-Bids
Background Patient safety and improved outcomes are core priorities in healthcare, and effective handoffs are essential to these priorities. Validating handoff tools using simulation is a novel approach. Methods The construct validity and instrument reliability of the I-BIDS © tool were tested. In Phase I, construct validity was substantiated with a convenience sample of 21 healthcare providers through an electronic survey. Content Validity Ratio…
Accessibility and utilisation of telehealth services among older adults during Covid‐19 pandemic in the United States
The removal of regulatory and reimbursement barriers during the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States presented opportunities to explore the potential of telehealth to improve access to and use of healthcare among underserved populations. Therefore, we examined factors associated with accessibility and utilisation of telehealth among older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic. We analysed the nationally representative Medicare Current Beneficiary…
Using Various Types of Embedded Participants to Enhance Culturally Congruent, Family-Centered Simulation-Based Education
Background Simulation provides a controlled, standardized experience, where learners have increased autonomy to provide culturally congruent care in a healthcare disparity scenario. Importance is noted for scenarios including pediatric populations, to include role players such as the caregiver. The simulation in this study emphasized paternal involvement in the care of a 12-hour-old newborn within a Family-Centered Care Model (FCCM) using embedde…
Disaster! The Effects of a Large-Scale Simulation on Nursing Students' Disaster Competence
Background Nursing education often relegates disaster training to didactic, resulting in nurses who lack the competencies needed for mass-casualty responses. Method In this quasiexperimental exploratory study, senior nursing students ( n = 44) rated disaster management competency using the Emergency Preparedness Inventory Questionnaire (EPIQ) before and after simulation-based education (SBE) and also provided insight that was analyzed for themes.…
Effects of Bundled Presimulation Training on Maternal Care Performance and Interruption Response
BACKGROUND: Maternal mortality demands nurses who can manage critical care in interruption-prone environments. Simulation-based learning (SBL) offers realistic practice for interruption management, but its effectiveness depends on well-designed pretraining. METHOD: A randomized, between-subjects design examined how varying levels of pretraining affect task completion, cognitive load, and interruption management among nursing students playing RNs …
Psychology (7 works) · Computer Science (6 works) · Simulation-Based Education in Healthcare (6 works) · Medicine (5 works) · Medical education (4 works) · Pedagogy (4 works) · Patient Safety and Medication Errors (3 works) · Applied Psychology (2 works) · Curriculum (2 works) · Debriefing (2 works)