[Development and effects of a simulation-based education program for newborn emergency care]

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Nursing
• Simulation-Based Learning

Background:

• Neonatal emergencies require specialized knowledge and skills.
• Effective training programs are crucial for preparing nursing students for neonatal care.
• A needs assessment identified key topics for developing a targeted educational program.

Purpose of the Study:

• To develop a simulation-based education program for newborn emergency care.
• To evaluate the effectiveness of this program on nursing students' knowledge, confidence, and satisfaction.

Main Methods:

• A quasi-experimental design was used with 49 junior nursing students.
• The experimental group received a lecture, clinical training, and a simulation program.
• The control group received only a lecture.

Main Results:

• Both groups showed improved knowledge, with no significant difference between educational methods.
• The experimental group reported significantly higher confidence in neonatal care.
• The experimental group expressed greater satisfaction with the educational program.

Conclusions:

• The simulation-based neonatal emergency care program enhances learner confidence and satisfaction.
• Integration into pediatric nursing curricula and in-service programs is recommended.
• Further studies with diverse learner groups are needed to confirm generalizability.