Prebriefing in Nursing Simulation: A Concept Analysis Using Rodger's Methodology

• The simulation phase of prebriefing is not well defined in the nursing literature.
• Nursing literature regarding the prebriefing phase of simulation encompasses both orientation tasks and learner engagement activities.
• Clarity in the concept of prebriefing will enhance simulation learning and research.

The before phase of simulation, prebriefing, is a concept that is not clearly portrayed in the nursing literature. A concept analysis, utilizing Rodger's evolutionary framework, was performed to provide clarity to prebriefing. More than 20 articles were reviewed to construct the proposed definitive description of prebriefing which can be used to support the rigors of simulation research and development.