Development and Effects of a Simulation-based Education Program for Newborn Emergency Care.
10.4040/jkan.2013.43.4.468
- Author:
So Young YOO
1
Author Information
1. Department of Nursing, Baekseok University, Cheonan, Korea. ku-ru@bu.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Original Article ; Controlled Clinical Trial ; English Abstract
- Keywords:
Education;
Newborn;
Emergencies;
Nursing
- MeSH:
Adult;
Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate;
Educational Measurement;
*Emergency Medical Services;
Female;
Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice;
Humans;
Infant, Newborn;
Male;
*Pediatric Nursing;
Personal Satisfaction;
*Program Development;
*Program Evaluation;
Questionnaires;
Students, Nursing/*psychology;
Young Adult
- From:Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing
2013;43(4):468-477
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
PURPOSE: This study was conducted to develop a simulation-based education program for newborn emergency care based on most needed topics found from the needs assessment. This study consisted of two phases: developing the program and evaluating its effectiveness. METHODS: The effectiveness of the program was tested in July, 2012, with 49 junior nursing students from C Nursing College in Seoul, who did not have any clinical experience in newborn care. The experimental group was given a three-hour lecture, three hours of clinical training, and a two-hour simulation program, whereas the control group only had the three-hour lecture. RESULTS: There was significant improvement in knowledge in both groups, but no significant differences according to educational methods. The experiment group was more confident of their care (4.32+/-.29) than the control group (3.60+/-.29) with the difference being significant (t=8.85, p<.001), and the experimental group was also more satisfied with the program (chi2=4.60, p=.032). CONCLUSION: As the results indicate 'the neonatal emergency care program' increased learners' knowledge, confidence and satisfaction with the program, it should be integrated into clinical training in pediatric nursing curriculum and in-service programs for nurses. To increase generalization further verification studies with various learner groups are needed.
