J Korean Acad Fundam Nurs.  2021 Aug;28(3):361-371. 10.7739/jkafn.2021.28.3.361.

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

• Yeom GJ
• Yang J
• Kim J
• Kim HS

• KMID: 2519690
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.7739/jkafn.2021.28.3.361

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.

Keyword

Education; Learning; Nursing; Students; Ventilation