Effect of Simulation and Pretest Application on Learning in Inhaler Drug Training of Nursing Student: Solomon Experimental Design


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ÖZDEMİR A., ÜNAL E.

International Journal of Caring Sciences, vol.16, no.2, pp.820-828, 2023 (Peer-Reviewed Journal)

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 16 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2023
  • Journal Name: International Journal of Caring Sciences
  • Page Numbers: pp.820-828
  • Bursa Uludag University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Abstract Background: Despite asthma management guidelines and newly developed effective medications, asthma is still a difficult-to-control disease because of the inability of nurses to use inhaler drugs effectively and properly. Aim:This study aimed to determine the effect of simulation-based training and pretest application on the knowledge and performance scores with a Solomon four-group experimental design. Methods: Group 1 underwent a pretest, training, and a posttest; group 2 a pretest and posttest; group 3 training and a posttest; and group 4 a posttest. Data were collected at the beginning and in the last stage (n = 120). Results: Among groups without pretest the amount of increase in post-test knowledge score due to education in group 3 was higher compared to group 4. Post-test knowledge score average of group 2 was higher than group 4 (t = 3.30; p = .002). The average post-test knowledge score of group 1 was higher than group 3 (t = 7.35; p <.001). The pre-test affected the post-test knowledge score. Post-test mean score was higher than group 1 than group 2 (t = 2.92; p = .005). Posttest performance mean score of group 3 was higher than group 4 (t = 6.26; p <.001). Simulation training was effective in practice. Posttest performance mean score of group 2 was higher than group 4 (t = 4.27; p <.001). Conclusion: Simulation training with standardized patients was effective in teaching how to use inhaler drugs. Keywords: Learning, lecture, simulation, solomon experimental design, nursing