Table 3 Debriefing Experience Scale Items, mean (SD), by total group and program

Debriefing in the Virtu-WIL virtual simulations helped me to make connections in my learning.

4.41

.70

4.45

.66

4.43

.69

4.07

.87

Debriefing was helpful in making sense of the virtual simulation

4.43

.68

4.46

.66

4.34

.75

4.20

.71

Debriefing provided me with a learning opportunity.

4.44

.68

4.50

.64

4.32

.76

4.14

.76

Debriefing helped me to find meaning in the virtual simulation

4.32

.75

4.37

.73

4.19

.85

4.00

.80

My questions from the virtual simulation were answered by debriefing

4.33

.75

4.37

.73

4.25

.74

4.03

.81

Debriefing helped me become more aware of my role as a healthcare provider.

4.33

.74

4.41

.72

4.16

.78

3.73

.96

Debriefing helped me to clarify problems

4.32

.79

4.38

.72

4.26

.64

3.98

.85

Average DES (maximum score: 5)

4.37

.61

4.42

.58

4.28

.62

4.02

.68