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Amy M Sawyer1,2,3, Bruno Saconi1, M Melanie Lyons4
1University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, Department of Biobehavioral Health Sciences, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Summary
Primary care nurse practitioner students showed improved knowledge and confidence in sleep medicine after completing virtual, case-based modules. This education is crucial for addressing sleep-related symptoms in primary care settings.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Sleep Medicine
- Primary Care Nursing
Background:
- Primary care nurse practitioners (NPs) often manage sleep issues despite limited graduate education in sleep medicine.
- Early identification and management of sleep disorders are critical in primary care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of asynchronous, case-based sleep education modules for primary care NP students.
- To assess knowledge gain and self-reported confidence in managing sleep-related conditions.
Main Methods:
- A pre-/postevaluation study design was employed.
- Participants completed six virtual, case-based modules on adult sleep health and disorders.
- Descriptive and paired comparative analyses were conducted.
Main Results:
- A total of 149 NP students participated, with high positive reactions to the modules.
- Significant improvements in posttest knowledge scores were observed across all modules (P < .001).
- Students reported high self-rated confidence in applying sleep medicine knowledge to practice.
Conclusions:
- The virtual curriculum effectively improved NP students' knowledge and confidence in sleep medicine (Kirkpatrick Levels 1 & 2).
- Further research is needed to evaluate the impact on patient care quality and access (Kirkpatrick Level 4).
- This educational model has potential for broader application in healthcare professional training.
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