Investigation of Online Interactive Modules for Strengthening Emergency Preparedness in Nursing Education
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https://doi.org/10.56294/mw2023102Keywords:
Nursing Education, Online Interactive Modules, Emergency Preparedness, Emergency and Life Support Training (ELST), Nursing StudentsAbstract
The effective emergency preparedness in nursing education necessitated innovative teaching strategies that strengthened both theoretical knowledge and practical skills. Traditional instruction alone failed to provide nursing students with the critical competencies required for high-pressure emergency scenarios. Research examined the role of online interactive modules in improving emergency response proficiency, focusing on Emergency and Life Support Training (ELST), a web-based multimedia simulation game designed to enhance engagement, motivation, and skill acquisition in emergency care. A controlled investigation was carried out with final-year undergraduate nursing students (N=120) to assess the efficiency of ELST in emergency guidance. The intervention group engaged with ELST before realistic training, while the control group received conventional coaching. Quantitative investigation, performed using SPSS, involved an independent t-test to evaluate group performance, a paired t-test to assess within-group development, and a Chi-square test to analyze categorical differences in competency levels. The findings proved a statistically significant enhancement (p < 0.05) in key emergency competencies, including equipment verification, airway assessment, safe and effective use of a defibrillator, chest compression technique, and emergency medication management. Qualitative comments underscored the profit of interactive learning, as students reported increased confidence, faster decision-making, and better retention of emergency protocols. These results highlighted the potential of integrating simulation-based modules into nursing curricula to improve engagement, reinforce practical skills, and advance preparedness for critical situations. Incorporating digital learning equipment into emergency education bridged the break between academic instruction and real-world submission, finally leading to more capable and confident nursing professionals.
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