JOURNAL ARTICLE

Nurses' simulation-based medical error experiences: A qualitative study.

  • Published In: Nursing Ethics, 2026, v. 33, n. 1. P. 118 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Batmaz, Fulya; Biyik Bayram, Sule; Özsaban, Aysel; Turhal, Ebru 3 of 3

Abstract

This study investigates nurses' experiences and behaviors related to medical errors through simulation-based scenarios conducted at a university hospital. Using a descriptive phenomenological qualitative design, the research identified two main behavioral responses among nurses: concealment and disclosure of medical errors, influenced by factors such as protecting professional image, avoiding blame, normalizing errors, ethical values, and knowledge gaps. Nurses reported a range of emotions including guilt, anger, worry, calmness, and sadness in response to errors. The findings highlight the potential of simulation training to enhance nurses' awareness, ethical decision-making, and emotional coping, recommending its integration into nursing education alongside supportive reporting systems to improve patient safety.

Additional Information

  • Source:Nursing Ethics. 2026/02, Vol. 33, Issue 1, p118
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Health and Medicine
  • Publication Date:2026
  • ISSN:0969-7330
  • DOI:10.1177/09697330251366604
  • Accession Number:191613641
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