Effectiveness Of Simulation Based Learning Regarding Defibrillation In Terms Of Competency Of Nursing Students In selected Nursing Colleges Of Haryana

Abstract

Background: According to Advanced Cardiac Life Support, shockable rhythms are mainly responsible for 75-80% of cases of cardiac death. It has been noted that with each minute of postponed of defibrillation to victim of cardiac arrest results in decline survival rate about 7-10%. Simulation based learning is considered as one of accepted learning method with greater attention on patient safety.

Aims: To assess the effectiveness of simulation based learning regarding defibrillation in terms of competency of nursing students.

Methods: A Quasi-experimental design was adopted. Total 113 nursing students selected by using purposive sampling technique. Data was conducted by using student’s profile, structured knowledge questionnaire, objective structured clinical examination checklist and structured clinical decision making ability questionnaire.

Results: The mean post-test knowledge, skills and clinical decision making ability scores (17.68±4.37), (28.09±4.57) and (13.13±3.74) of experimental group were higher than the mean post-test knowledge, skills and clinical decision making ability scores (15.25±4.95), (24.81±5.26) and (10.65±4.36) of comparison group. The calculated “Z” value “t” value of post-test knowledge, skills and clinical decision making ability scores were found to be statistically significant at 0.01and 0.05 level of significance. There was statistically significant moderate positive correlation found between knowledge, skills and clinical decision making ability scores.

Conclusion: Simulation based learning was effective to improve competency of nursing students regarding defibrillation.