Application and effects of a disaster nursing simulation training for Chinese undergraduates

Abstract

Objective: Nurses, who are the largest group of committed health personnel, should be prepared to respond in a disaster. This study evaluated the effectiveness of a course to prepare undergraduate nursing students for disaster response. Methods: The course included a three-hour workshop providing overviews of disaster nursing, a one-hour case study on triage, and a three-hour disaster training with six simulation skill stations among 120 third-year nursing students. To measure education practice, simulation design, and outcomes embedded in the Jeffries' framework, three 5-point Likert self-evaluation scales designed by the National League for Nursing (NLN) were used. In addition, facilitators' observation of student performance skills, two group interviews and one feedback questionnaire were utilized. Results: Of the three self-evaluation scales, the Simulation Design Scale and Educational Practices in Simulation Scale indicated that the simulation design was effective and promoted students' learning practices. The Satisfaction and Self-Confidence Scale demonstrated satisfaction with current learning (4.39±0.46) and self-confidence in learning (4.27±0.53). Facilitator observation and group interviews revealed that most students need more time to prepare and practice for the disaster nursing training. Conclusions: The study indicated that students were interested in the disaster nursing training and satisfied with the diverse teaching methods and the motivating teaching materials used in the simulation. Simulation as a teaching strategy was an effective approach to improve teamwork , active learning, problem-solving, satisfaction level and self-confidence during the disaster nursing training. Nurse educators should provide disaster training programs for nursing undergraduates to prepare them for an active role in disaster response.

Determinants of Nurse Preparedness in Disaster Management: A Cross-Sectional Study Among the Community Health Nurses in Coastal Areas

“…Disaster management preparedness is a very important professional skill for nurses, as nurses with a strong sense of readiness can provide assistance to disaster victims. 6 Furthermore, nurses can perform comprehensive relief management services, such as mapping the disaster location, providing disaster mitigation, triaging patients, and organizing first aid involving cross-sector collaboration and interdisciplinary professional teams. [7][8][9] Nurse preparedness can be measured using the following eight dimensions: triage and basic first aid; detection; accessing critical resources and reporting; the incident command system (ICS); isolation, quarantine, and decontamination; psychological issues; epidemiology and clinical decisionmaking; and communication and connectivity.…”

Evaluation of Disaster Simulation: Learning Process, Satisfaction, and Self-Confidence among Nursing Students

“…The results of other studies reveal that a good learning process with a variety of applied teaching methods makes nursing students in China feel satisfied with disaster simulation learning [26]. Disaster simulation learning positively affects student satisfaction because the learning process becomes more interesting, creative, and helps students prepare for disasters [1].…”

Analysis of disaster preparedness knowledge and skills for teachers of SMA Negeri 1 Palas, South Lampung

“…This is intended as an effort to manage the disaster risks, such as threats and vulnerabilities in dealing with the impacts of the disasters. Previous studies that lead by Xia et al (2016) and also by Kaufman et al (2017) explained that there were same simulations or activities that could increase the awareness in disaster preparedness. The simulations given must improve the teamwork, problem-solving, and confidence to actively take some roles in dealing with disasters.…”