Realistic simulation in immunization: satisfaction, self-confidence and performance of nursing students

Objective: to analyze satisfaction, self-confidence and performance of nursing students in realistic immunization simulation. Methods: quasi-experimental study, using the Immunization Checklist and Student Satisfaction and Self-confidence in Learning Scale, with 72 students, divided into Group 1 (38 seventh semester students who have not yet been in the field of practice in the Child Health discipline) and Group 2 (34 ninth semester students). Results: there was no difference between groups in terms of immunization performance (t-test: 1.701; p=0.096), as well as in terms of the degree of performance (Likelihood Ratio: 1.939; p=0.164). There was a significant difference when assessing satisfaction and self-confidence in learning (t-test: 2.346; p=0.023). Conclusion: the previous practice of immunization in the field of practice did not influence the performance of nursing students during the realistic simulation, but it did interfere with satisfaction and self-confidence in learning.

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Evaluation of two simulation methods for teaching a disaster skill

BMJ Simulation and Technology Enhanced Learning ◽

10.1136/bmjstel-2019-000572 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. bmjstel-2019-000572

Author(s):

Sherrill Smith ◽

Sharon L Farra ◽

Eric Hodgson

Keyword(s):

Nursing Education ◽

Nursing Students ◽

Student Satisfaction ◽

Learning Outcomes ◽

Performance Outcomes ◽

Treatment Groups ◽

Self Confidence ◽

Simulation Based ◽

Quasi Experimental ◽

And Performance

IntroductionWith increasing use of virtual reality simulation (VRS) in nursing education, there is a paucity of research exploring learning outcomes following training with VRS as compared with traditional mannequin-based simulation. Given the resource intensive nature of mannequin-based simulation, especially for disaster education, understanding outcomes from newer technologies like VRS are needed.MethodsA quasi-experimental design was used to examine the differences in learning outcomes for the disaster skill of decontamination, based on type of simulation. The study was framed by the National Leage for Nursing (NLN) Jeffries Simulation Theory, with participant outcomes identified by the framework (satisfaction, self-confidence and performance). Outcomes were measured using the NLN Student Satisfaction and Self Confidence in Learning scale and a Decontamination Checklist. Senior nursing students in the final semester of a baccalaureate nursing programme were recruited to participate during one of their scheduled laboratory days. Following a didactic presentation, students were randomly assigned to one of two treatment groups (VRS or mannequin-based simulation training) to learn the skill of decontamination.ResultsA total of 121 participants took part in the study. No statistically significant results were noted for any of the study outcomes: performance (accuracy and time), satisfaction and self-efficacy. Results of the study demonstrate that VRS is as effective as mannequin-based simulation in training participants for the skill of decontamination.ConclusionsSimulation-based education experiences must be matched to learning outcomes and evaluated for effectiveness. As evidence emerges regarding use of newer technologies, like VRS, educators will have more options for providing students with opportunities that best match available resources.

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Improving Nurses' Performance in Safe Handling of Antineoplastic Agents: a Quasi-experimental Study

10.21203/rs.3.rs-775572/v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Arezoo Nouri ◽

Mehri Seyyedjavadi ◽

Effat Iranijam ◽

Masoumeh Aghamohammadi

Keyword(s):

Experimental Study ◽

Standard Deviation ◽

Anticancer Drugs ◽

Oncology Nurses ◽

T Test ◽

Safe Handling ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Quasi Experimental ◽

And Performance ◽

Nurses Knowledge

Abstract Background: The safe, principled, and standard handling of anticancer drugs can reduce the effects of occupational exposure and promote safe behaviors in nurses. Thus, the present study aimed to determine the effects of standard guidelines education on the safe handling of anti-neoplasm drugs among oncology nurses in Ardabil, Iran.Methods: The quasi-experimental study with one-group pretest-posttest design was performed among 32 nurses employed in the oncology wards of two educational hospitals in Ardabil city, during 2020. All of the nurses in the wards who met the inclusion criteria participated in the study. The data were collected by using a demographic information form and nurses' knowledge assessment questionnaire regarding the standard guidelines for working with antineoplastic drugs, and a standard checklist for examining their performance in this regard. Then, they were analyzed through descriptive (mean and standard deviation) and inferential statistics (t-test and Pearson's correlation coefficient) in SPSS 22.Results: The mean and standard deviation of the knowledge and performance scores of the oncology nurses was respectively determined 59.56±6.41 and 18.96±2.54, which changed to 66±4.82 and 32.03±2.45 three months after training. The results of t-test represented a statistically significant difference between the level of knowledge and performance before and after the intervention (P=0.001).Conclusions: Based on the results, the standard guidelines education improved the nurses' knowledge and performance on the safe handling of anticancer drugs in the chemotherapy wards. Therefore, it is suggested to pay attention to the promotion of the oncology nurses' awareness in the planning and policy-making of healthcare centers.

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DAHAGA: An Islamic spiritual mindfulness-based application to reduce depression among nursing students during the COVID-19 pandemic

Belitung Nursing Journal ◽

10.33546/bnj.1494 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 7 (3) ◽

pp. 219-226

Author(s):

Meidiana Dwidiyanti ◽

Badrul Munif ◽

Agus Santoso ◽

Ashri Maulida Rahmawati ◽

Rikhan Luhur Prasetya

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Nursing Students ◽

Mental Health Problems ◽

Comparison Group ◽

Health Problems ◽

T Test ◽

Psychiatric Nurses ◽

P Value ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Quasi Experimental

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacts students’ mental health. Most of them may experience depression. Due to restrictions and social distancing during the pandemic, counseling may not be applicable in detecting the problems. Therefore, an Islamic spiritual mindfulness-based application called DAHAGA is created in order to detect and reduce depression. It is believed that this innovative app could reduce mental health problems among students.Objective: This study aimed to determine the effect of DAHAGA on reducing depression among nursing students during the COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia.Methods: This was a quasi-experimental study with a comparison group pretest/posttest design conducted from May to June 2020. Seventy students were selected using convenience sampling, of which 35 were assigned in an experimental group and a comparison group. The validated Indonesian Version-Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II) was used for data collection. Paired t-test and independent t-test were used for data analysis.Results: There was a significant effect of DAHAGA on depression (p < 0.001). The level of depression after intervention (mean 11.49, SD 4.49) was lower than it before the intervention (mean 17.20, SD 4.94). Additionally, there was a significant difference in depression level between the experimental and comparison groups after the intervention with a p-value of < 0.001. Conclusion: The DAHAGA is proven effective in reducing depression. Therefore, this study offers a new and innovative app that fits with the COVID-19 pandemic to help Muslim students maintain their health status. The findings also support Islamic spiritual mindfulness as a part of nursing interventions among psychiatric nurses to deal with mental health problems, especially depression.

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Improving nurses’ performance in the safe handling of antineoplastic agents: a quasi-experimental study

BMC Nursing ◽

10.1186/s12912-021-00771-4 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 20 (1) ◽

Author(s):

A Nouri ◽

M Seyed Javadi ◽

E Iranijam ◽

M Aghamohammadi

Keyword(s):

Experimental Study ◽

Standard Deviation ◽

Oncology Nurses ◽

T Test ◽

Antineoplastic Drugs ◽

Safe Handling ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Before And After ◽

Quasi Experimental ◽

And Performance

Abstract Background The safe and standard handling of antineoplastic drugs can reduce the effects of occupational exposure and promote safe behaviors in nurses. Thus, the present study aimed to determine the effects ofstandard guidelines education on the safe handling of antineoplastic drugs among oncologynurses in Ardabil, Iran. Methods Thequasi-experimental study with a one-group pretest-posttest design was performed among 32 nursesworking in the oncology wards of two educational hospitals in Ardabil city, during 2020. Allthe nurses in the wards who met the inclusion criteria participated in the study. The data were collectedby usinga demographic information form and nurses’knowledge assessment questionnaire regardingthe standard guidelines for working with antineoplastic drugs, and a standard checklist for examiningtheir performance in this regard. Subsequently, they were analyzed by descriptive (mean and standard deviation) and inferential statistics (t-test)and Pearson’s correlation coefficient) in SPSS 22. Results The mean and standard deviation of the knowledge and performance scores of the oncology nurses was59.56±6.41and 18.96±2.54 respectively, which changed to 66±4.82 and 32.03±2.45 respectively three months after training. The results of the t-test represented a statistically significant difference between the level of knowledge and performance before and after the intervention (P=0.001). Conclusions Based on the results, the standard guidelines education improved the nurses’ knowledge and performance on the safe handling of antineoplastic drugs in the chemotherapy wards. Therefore, it is advised to increase the awareness of the oncology nurses in this regard in the planning and policy-making ofhealthcare centers.

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A COMPARATIVE STUDY ON THE EFFECT OF USING PQ4R AND ETR STRATEGIES ON STUDENTS’ READING COMPREHENSION AT SMP PLUS TERPADU PEKANBARU

Journal of Education and Teaching ◽

10.24014/jete.v2i1.8384 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 2 (1) ◽

pp. 22

Author(s):

Rizky Nugrahayu

Keyword(s):

Reading Comprehension ◽

T Test ◽

Test Design ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Post Test ◽

Quasi Experimental ◽

Research Questions ◽

Group 2 ◽

Experimental Group ◽

Group 1

The aim of this study is to investigate the comparison of Preview, Question, Read, Reflect, Recite and Review (PQ4R) and Experience-Text-Relationship (ETR) strategies on Students’ Reading Comprehension. The research design was quasi-experimental by comparing two strategies, and two experimental groups with pre-test and post-test design. This research involves 64 participants which consisted of 32 students from experimental group 1 and experimental group 2 at SMP Plus Terpadu Pekanbaru. There were 3 research questions with 3 hypothesis proposed in this research in order to identify the significant difference between the effect of using PQ4R and ETR Strategies on students’ reading comprehension. Pre-test and post-test were administered in this study to two experimental groups. Independent sample t-test and paired sample t-test were used to analyzed the data. he research finding indicated that there was no significant difference of post-test mean score between an experimental group 1 which was taught by using PQ4R and ETR Strategies on students’ reading comprehension. The contribution of PQ4R strategy to improve students’ reading comprehension was 83% while ETR strategy was 85%. Finally, it can be concluded that both PQ4R and ETR Strategies can be implemented in improving Students’ Reading Comprehension at SMP Plus Terpadu PekanbaruKeyword: Reading Comprehension, PQ4R Strategy, ETR Strategy.

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Stick Figure and Think, Talk And Write: Integrating Media With Teaching Strategy For A Better Writing Competence

IJER (Indonesian Journal of Educational Research) ◽

10.30631/ijer.v2i1.29 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 2 (1) ◽

pp. 46

Author(s):

Eva Sudarwati ◽

Shynta Amalia

Keyword(s):

Teaching Strategy ◽

T Test ◽

Narrative Writing ◽

Control Groups ◽

Stick Figure ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Quasi Experimental ◽

Mean Differences ◽

And Control ◽

Writing Competence

Abstract This study attempts to see the effect of Think, Talk, and Write strategy on the students’ narrative writing competence. Considering the importance of the use of teaching media, this study tries to integrate Stick Figure as a teaching media in Think, Talk, and Write Strategy. A quasi experimental study was conducted to see the improvement of the students’ narrative writing competence. It involved 42 students who were selected on the basis of convenience sampling and assigned into two groups; experimental and control groups. The statistical analyses of paired sample t-test in experimental group showed that there was significant improvement on the students’ writing competence before (M=5.77, SD= 2.342) and after (M= 11.79, SD= 2.342), t(21)=12.059, p<0.05.Moreover, the result of independent t-test between experimental and control groups showed a significant difference. It can be seen that the mean differences was 3.79545 and the significance value is lower than 0.05, 0.000<0.05.

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EFEKTIVITAS STRATEGI CLOZE STORY MAPPING TERHADAP KEMAMPUAN MEMBACA PEMAHAMAN PADA SISWA KELAS V DI SD 2 PADOKAN KASIHAN BANTUL

TRIHAYU: Jurnal Pendidikan Ke-SD-an ◽

10.30738/trihayu.v5i1.3177 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 5 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Danuri Danuri ◽

Dwendha Lahitani

Keyword(s):

Data Analysis ◽

Learning Strategy ◽

T Test ◽

Effective Learning ◽

Average Value ◽

Story Mapping ◽

Analysis Technique ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Quasi Experimental ◽

Class Average

This study aims to determine the effectiveness of CSM strategies on comprehension reading skills in classes V Padokan 2 Elementary School. The research method used is a quasi-experimental method. In this study the subjects of the study were VA class students as the control class and V C as the experimental class with 28 VA and VC class students. Quantitative data analysis technique used is the calculation of independent sample t-test. Based on data analysis and discussion, researchers can conclude that CSM strategies are more effective than conventional methods of reading comprehension learning. The results of this study indicate that there is a significant difference between the experimental class and the control class as evidenced by the results of the independent sample t-test obtained by the value of Asymp. Sig (2-Tailed) 0.014 <0.05. CSM strategy is an effective learning strategy seen from the average value of the experimental class posstest which is 81.61 higher than the control class average value of 72.96.

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Eficácia da simulação na autoconfiança de estudantes de enfermagem para ressuscitação cardiopulmonar extra-hospitalar: um estudo quase experimental

Scientia Medica ◽

10.15448/1980-6108.2019.1.32694 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 29 (1) ◽

pp. 32694 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Genesis Souza Barbosa ◽

Caio Guilherme Silva Bias ◽

Lorene Soares Agostinho ◽

Luciana Maria Capurro de Queiroz Oberg ◽

Rafael Oliveira Pitta Lopes ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Nursing Students ◽

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation ◽

Undergraduate Students ◽

The Self ◽

Significance Level ◽

Self Confidence ◽

Intervention Protocol ◽

Before And After ◽

Quasi Experimental ◽

Confidence Scale

AIMS: To verify the effectiveness of the simulation in the self-confidence of nursing students for extra-hospital cardiopulmonary resuscitation. METHODS: A quasi-experimental, before and after, single-group study, was performed with nursing undergraduate students. The sample was recruited among university students who were in the second or third year of graduation and accepted to participate in the research. The intervention protocol consisted of individual participation in a emergency simulated clinical scenario. The simulated scenario adopted consisted of cardiopulmonary resuscitation in extra-hospital cardiorespiratory arrest, using the Mini Anne Plus® low fidelity manikin. In addition to the sociodemographic variables, students' self-confidence for emergency action was analyzed, evaluated by the Self-Confidence Scale, before and after each simulation. Marginal and homogeneous Wilcoxon homogeneity tests were applied, and the accepted significance level was 5%.RESULTS: Thirteen two undergraduate students in nursing between the ages of 18 and 38 participated in the study. Statistically significant differences (p < 0.001) were observed in the answers of all the questions of the Self-confidence Scale when compared before and after the simulation. There was also a statistically significant increase (p < 0.001) in cardiological, respiratory and neurological scores after simulation.CONCLUSIONS: The simulation proved to be an effective educational strategy in increasing the self-confidence of nursing students to perform extra-hospital cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

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Effectiveness of an Educational Intervention to Participation in Physical Activity: A quasi-experimental model-based study

10.21203/rs.2.22356/v1 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Saeideh Shahsavari ◽

Sakineh dadipoor ◽

Mohtasham Ghaffari ◽

Ali Safari-Moradabadi

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Educational Intervention ◽

Stages Of Change ◽

Intervention Group ◽

T Test ◽

Control Group ◽

Post Intervention ◽

Chi Square ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Quasi Experimental

Abstract Background: The aim of the present study was to assess readiness to become or stay physically active according to the Stages of Change Model.Methods: The present quasi-experimental study was conducted on 100 women working in the healthcare centres of Bandar Abbas, Iran. The sampling method is clustering in type. The subjects were assigned into two groups of intervention and control. The collected data were analysed by SPSS-16 software using descriptive and inferential statistics, including independent-sample t-test, paired-sample t-test and Chi-square test.Results: Before the educational intervention, 19 subjects (0.38%) from the intervention group showed to have regular physical activity (4-5 stages). This number changed to 29 (0.58%) and 25 (0.50%) after three months and six months of intervention. A statistically significant difference was found before the intervention and 3 and 6 months afterwards (P˂.001). In the control group, no statistically significant difference was found between the pre-intervention and post-intervention (three months (P=.351) and six months (P=.687).Conclusion: The educational intervention based on the stages of behaviour change model showed to be effective in promoting the physical activity of employed women. These findings may benefit health education researchers and practitioners who tend to develop innovative theory-based interventions and strategies to increase the level of physical activity in women.

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Comparison of Learning Effects of Virtual Reality Simulation on Nursing Students Caring for Children with Asthma

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph17228417 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 17 (22) ◽

pp. 8417

Author(s):

Kyung-Ah Kang ◽

Shin-Jeong Kim ◽

Myung-Nam Lee ◽

Mikang Kim ◽

Sunghee Kim

Keyword(s):

Virtual Reality ◽

Nursing Students ◽

High Fidelity Simulation ◽

Learning Effects ◽

Virtual Reality Simulation ◽

Educational Method ◽

Global Pandemic ◽

Children With Asthma ◽

Quasi Experimental ◽

And Performance

With the global pandemic of the coronavirus disease, virtual reality simulation (vSim) has emerged as a simulation educational method. The purpose of this study is to examine the learning effects of vSim by comparing three different educational modalities of nursing care for children with asthma. A quasi-experimental design with three different teaching methods, vSim, high-fidelity simulation (HFS), and vSim with HFS, were used in the study. The group using vSim with HFS showed the highest scores in knowledge, confidence in practice, and performance compared to groups using vSim or HFS alone. Simulation practice using vSim combined with HFS could be an effective educational method for nursing students.

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