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  • 1Author Affiliations College of Nursing, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, Rhode Island (Drs Ashlee Sackett, Jessica Skaltsis, Kerri A. Ellis, and Christine McGrane); and Department of Health Studies, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, Rhode Island (Dr Cohen).

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Disaster preparedness education using full-scale (FS) simulations and tabletop (TT) exercises both improve nursing students' knowledge. Tabletop exercises enhance confidence and learning, while full-scale simulations better support communication and decision-making skills.

Area of Science:

  • Nursing Education
  • Disaster Preparedness
  • Simulation-Based Learning

Background:

  • Simulation and tabletop exercises are common in disaster preparedness education.
  • Limited comparative evidence exists for these training modalities.
  • Pilot findings guided the study's design.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare nursing students' knowledge, confidence, and satisfaction after full-scale (FS) simulation versus tabletop (TT) disaster exercises.
  • Standardized facilitation and structured debriefing were used.
  • The study focused on prelicensure baccalaureate nursing students.

Main Methods:

  • Quasi-experimental design with 316 nursing students across 3 semesters.
  • Students were assigned to either FS or TT exercises based on clinical practicum.
Keywords:
disaster planningnursing studentssimulationtabletop exercise

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  • Validated surveys assessed perceived knowledge, confidence, satisfaction, and debriefing quality.

    • Main Results:

    • Both FS and TT exercises significantly increased perceived knowledge.
    • Tabletop exercises yielded greater improvements in confidence and learning.
    • Full-scale simulations more effectively enhanced communication and decision-making skills.

    Conclusions:

    • Full-scale simulations and tabletop exercises are complementary for disaster education.
    • Effective implementation requires alignment with best practices.
    • Both modalities contribute to enhancing nursing students' disaster preparedness.