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  • Nursing Education
  • Medical Simulation
  • Digital Learning Tools

Background:

  • Arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis is a critical skill for nurses.
  • Traditional teaching methods may not fully engage students in complex ABG interpretation.
  • Decision-Based Learning (DBL) offers a novel approach to clinical skill acquisition.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the implementation of a DBL tool for teaching ABG analysis to nursing students.
  • To evaluate nursing students' experience and self-efficacy with a DBL tool for ABG analysis.

Main Methods:

  • A mixed-methods approach was used, involving nursing students solving ABG problems via a DBL tool.
  • Quantitative data were collected through student surveys and analyzed using descriptive statistics.
  • Qualitative data were gathered from open-ended survey questions and interviews with students and instructors.

Main Results:

  • Students reported a positive experience with the DBL tool.
  • The DBL tool was perceived as engaging, user-friendly, and time-efficient.
  • Students demonstrated increased self-efficacy in performing arterial blood gas analysis.

Conclusions:

  • Decision-Based Learning (DBL) is a valuable tool for enhancing nursing students' ability to interpret arterial blood gas (ABG) results.
  • The DBL tool's positive reception suggests its potential for widespread adoption in nursing education globally.
  • DBL provides an accessible and effective method for teaching essential clinical skills in diverse educational settings.