“Effectiveness of Simulation Based Learning on Management of Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy (HDP) in Terms of Competency of Nursing Students in Selected Colleges of Nursing in Ambala, Haryana”

Abstract

Context: Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy are major leading health problem in the obstetric population and complicates 6-10% of
pregnancies. Competency of health personnel plays an important role in the management of HDP. Simulation is an ideal approach in
solidifying the management of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy.
Aims: The present study aims to assess the effectiveness of simulation based learning on management of hypertensive disorders of
pregnancy in terms of competency of nursing students in selected nursing colleges of Haryana.
Settings and Design: The study was conducted in M.M. College of Nursing and M.M. Institute of Nursing, Mullana, Ambala. The
research includes quantitative approach and Quasi- experimental Non- equivalent control group pre-test post-test design.
Methods and Material: The study comprised to 114 nursing students who were selected by using Purposive sampling technique and
data were collected using selected variables of the study participants, structured knowledge questionnaire (r = 0.7), OSCE checklist (r
= 0.8) and structured clinical decision making ability questionnaire (r = 0.7) were used to collect the data by e – filling and observation
technique.
Statistical analysis used: Descriptive and inferential statistics i.e. frequency, mean, median, standard deviation, chi-square, t test, U
test and Correlation test. SPSS software was used for data analysis.
Results: Findings showed that the mean post-test knowledge score (17.79±6.08), skills score (54.77± 7.09) and clinical decision making
ability score (12.03±2.86) of nursing students in experimental group was higher than the mean post -test knowledge score (17.08±
6.20), skills score (53.28±7.44) and clinical decision making ability score (9.41±3.33) of nursing students in comparison group. The
calculated Z value of post-test clinical decision making ability scores in experimental and comparison group -3.86 (p=0.00) was found
to be statistically significant at 0.01 level of significance.
Conclusions: The study concluded that Simulation based learning was effective in enhancing the competency in nursing students
regarding management of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy.