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Using a simulated mass casualty incident to teach response readiness: a case study
The Journal of Nursing Education
|April 1, 2015
Summary
This study shows that combining online resources with simulated mass casualty incidents (MCI) effectively boosts nursing students' disaster preparedness and critical thinking skills for disaster response.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Disaster Preparedness
- Healthcare Simulation
Background:
- Growing need for enhanced disaster readiness education among students.
- Challenges in delivering consistent and effective disaster response training in nursing programs.
- Importance of innovative teaching methods for disaster nursing.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of simulated mass casualty incidents (MCI) and web-based resources in teaching disaster nursing concepts.
- To explore improvements in nursing students' ability and perceived readiness for disaster response.
- To assess the impact of a blended learning approach on disaster nursing education.
Main Methods:
- Baccalaureate nursing students (n=63) participated in a disaster educational session.
- Inclusion of a simulated mass casualty incident (MCI) to provide hands-on experience.
- Evaluation of student ability and perceived readiness post-intervention using quantitative and qualitative data.
Main Results:
- Students demonstrated enhanced critical thinking skills during the simulated MCI.
- Improved functionality within the healthcare team was observed.
- Students showed an increased capacity for learning from mistakes in a disaster scenario.
Conclusions:
- A multifaceted educational approach combining didactic, web-based, and simulation methods is effective for disaster nursing.
- This strategy significantly improves students' perceived readiness for disaster response.
- Ongoing support and development are recommended for student disaster response capabilities.
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