Comparison of Different Teaching Methods in Increasing Nursing Students' Competencies for Safe Use of Medical Devices

Comparison of Different Teaching Methods in Increasing Nursing Students' Competencies for Safe Use of Medical Devices

A significant portion of nursing practice involves the application of technical skills and the use of medical devices. Nowadays, the number and complexity of medical devices in healthcare settings are increasing. Therefore, it is of great importance for nurses to have appropriate knowledge and skills in this field to provide adequate and safe patient care.

Nursing education plays a vital role in equipping student nurses with the necessary knowledge and skills to become competent and reliable healthcare professionals. The use of interactive methods in education has a significant impact on enhancing nursing students' competencies. There is a lack of sufficient research in the literature regarding the effectiveness of teach-back and video-supported instruction on the safe use of medical devices. Hence, this study aims to compare the effectiveness of teach-back and video-supported teaching methods in enhancing nursing students' competencies in the safe use of medical devices.

The research will be conducted between September 2023 and May 2024 in a designated training room at the hospital where the clinical training of senior nursing students takes place. The sample of the study will consist of a total of 105 students, who will be divided into three groups using randomization: a teach-back group (35 students), a video-supported instruction group (35 students), and a control group (35 students). Data will be collected using the Student Information Form, Medical Device Usage Competency Self-Assessment Form, Medical Device Usage Competency Knowledge Test, and Medical Device Usage Competency Observer Evaluation Form. For data analysis, the normality of the data will first be determined using the Shapiro-Wilk normality test. Parametric tests will be used for normally distributed data, while non-parametric tests will be used for non-normally distributed data.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Be a senior nursing student
• Be taking the Nursing Care Management course for the first time
• Have no previous work experience as a nurse outside of clinical training
• Have no visual, auditory, cognitive, or perceptual impairments
• Not have received any planned training program or course specifically on the use of infusion pumps, patient monitors, and suction devices
• Have access to an Android phone or computer for the study.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Have graduated from a Health Vocational High School.
• Be taking the Nursing Care Management course for the second time.
• Obtain a score above the predetermined threshold on the knowledge test.