Development and Effects of a Mechanical Ventilation Education Program with Blended Learning for Nursing Students

Abstract

Purpose: This study describes the development and implementation of a mechanical ventilation education program with a blended learning method for nursing students.Methods: Sixty-five nursing students were recruited either to the experimental group (n=33) or to the control group (n=32) in May 2020. This program was developed based on the analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation model. The analysis phase consisted of a literature review, expert consultations, and target group survey. In addition, learning objectives and a structure were designed, and an online program was developed. In the implementation phase, the program was conducted over the course of 2 weeks. The evaluation phase involved verification of the effects of the program on knowledge of mechanical ventilation, self-confidence, and ventilator nursing skills performance, as well as an assessment of satisfaction with the program.Results: The experimental group had significantly higher scores on knowledge of mechanical ventilation (t=4.29, p<.001), self-confidence (t=2.31, p=.024), and ventilator nursing skills performance (t=4.65, p<.001) than the control group.Conclusion: The results indicate that this mechanical ventilation education program with blended learning was effective in meeting the needs of nursing students and can be widely used in this context.

Undergraduate Nursing Students’ Knowledge and Attitude: Care of Patients Of Mechanical Ventilators

“…A higher level of competence and confidence is needed for nursing students before collaborating with the healthcare team and becoming registered nurses (5) . Appropriate unique skills are mandatory to manage MV-related complications such as pneumonia and hemodynamic instability (6) . A study among senior residents emphasized evidence-based training to guide them to follow instructions correctly.…”