Purpose: To assess dietetic students’ anxiety levels before and after a series of simulations and to document students’ perceived sources of anxiety while completing simulation-based learning activities. Methods: A mixed-method convergent pilot study was conducted. Students enrolled in a Nutrition Assessment course that included a series of four simulations were invited to participate. Students completed an online pre-post simulation survey and engaged in individual interviews and a focus group discussion. The questionnaires included demographic questions and the French State-Trait Anxiety Inventory. Nonparametric tests and thematic analysis were used to examine data. Results: Fourteen students participated in the study’s quantitative component and seven in the qualitative component. There was a significant decrease in trait (44.5 ± 13.8 vs 32.0 ± 14.0, P = 0.01) and state (47.0 ± 11.2 vs 33.0 ± 18.0, P = 0.05) anxiety from pre- to post-simulations. Individual factors influencing students’ anxiety levels were stress and self-confidence. External factors influencing students’ anxiety levels were unknown situations, observers, patient profiles, observers’ feedback, preparation level, and academic setting. Conclusions: Our findings suggest that ensuring the educator is not present during simulations, advance preparation, and reassurance that simulations are a learning and not an evaluation activity may be effective pedagogical strategies for dietetic educators to reduce learners’ anxiety and facilitate competency development.

Mylène Rosa

Alexandra M. Bodnaruc

Isabelle Giroux

Canadian Journal of Dietetic Practice and Research

该杂志考虑出版的手稿侧重于直接应用于加拿大医疗保健系统的应用食品和营养研究以及与加拿大饮食实践相关的其他贡献。该杂志不发表市场研究、作者观点或动物研究。手稿可能是英文或法文。

The Canadian Journal of Dietetic Practice and Research focuses on applied food and nutrition research directly relevant to the Canadian healthcare system, as well as other contributions related to dietetic practice in Canada. The journal does not publish market research, author opinions, or animal studies. Manuscripts may be submitted in English or French.

《Canadian Journal of Dietetic Practice and Research》主要关注与加拿大医疗保健系统直接相关的食品和营养研究，以及其他与加拿大饮食实践相关的贡献。该杂志不接受市场研究、个人观点或动物研究的稿件。手稿可以用英文或法文撰写。

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Dietetic Students’ Perceived Anxiety towards Simulation Activities: A Mixed-methods Pilot Study

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NUTRITION & DIETETICS	4