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Development and application of a storytelling-based burn care education program for nursing students
1College of Nursing, Seoul National University, 103 Daehak-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul 03080, South Korea.
Background:
Specialized burn care education for nursing students appears to be limited globally, especially in countries such as South Korea. Storytelling, recognized for its potential to foster emotional engagement and improve memory retention, presents a promising approach to enhancing burn care competencies.
Aim:
This study developed and evaluated the effectiveness of a storytelling-based burn care education program (SBEP) in improving nursing students' knowledge, attitudes, performance, and self-efficacy.
Design:
A mixed-methods design was employed, integrating a randomized controlled trial to assess quantitative outcomes and focus group interviews (FGIs) to gather qualitative insights.
Settings:
The study was conducted in a nursing college in Seoul, South Korea.
Participants:
Sixty junior and senior nursing students were randomly assigned to the experimental or control group. FGIs were conducted with 25 students from the experimental group.
Methods:
The experimental group participated in an SBEP, while the control group completed an independent study with the provided materials. Quantitative data were collected using pre-and post-tests, and qualitative data were obtained from FGIs.
Results:
The experimental group showed significant improvements in knowledge (w = 765, p < 0.001), performance (w = 879, p < 0.001), and self-efficacy (t = 3.73, p < 0.001) compared to the control group. Three overarching themes emerged from FGIs: (1) Deepening understanding of burn care through stimulated thinking, (2) strengthening practical skills, and (3) enhancing the quality of learning through emotional engagement.
Conclusions:
The SBEP effectively improved nursing students' burn care competencies. By fostering emotional engagement and bridging theoretical knowledge with practical application, storytelling offers a valuable approach to addressing educational gaps and preparing future nurses for specialized, patient-centered care.
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