Comparison of the Effectiveness of Single-Loop and Double-Loop Debriefing Techniques

Background: The goal of this study is to compare the quality between single-loop and double-loop debriefing techniques from the perspectives of new nurses, preceptors, and senior nurses. Single-loop debriefing techniques were used in traditional nursing education. In recent years, double-loop debriefing techniques have been used in nursing education. Method: This study adopted a prospective observational design, and the sample included three groups, new nurses, preceptors, and senior nurses, each with 53 participants. The Debriefing Assessment for Simulation in Healthcare (DASH) instrument was used to measure the quality of different debriefing techniques. Results: The DASH scores for double-loop debriefing techniques were significantly higher than the scores for single-loop debriefing techniques among the three groups. The scores for new nurses were higher than those for the senior nurses and preceptors. Conclusion: The results indicated that double-loop debriefing techniques are more effective than single-loop debriefing techniques. Double-loop debriefing techniques can improve teaching satisfaction. [J Contin Educ Nurs. 2024;55(3):137-143.]