Experiential Learning and Critical Thinking: An Exploration of the Learning Effectiveness of Using Situational Case Videos in the Application of Emergency Nursing Course

Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorChang Gung University of Science and Technology

About this trial

This study is a randomized controlled trial. The goal of this clinical trial is to introduce scenario-based case videos into the elective course of Emergency Nursing and Applications for first-year students in a two-year program. By using five typical scenario-based case videos, the aim is to guide students through experiential learning and critical thinking, overcome learning difficulties, increase learning interest, and enhance learning outcomes.

The main aims of this research are:

To explore the effectiveness of emergency scenario-based case teaching on students learning focus, knowledge acquisition, classroom participation, and course satisfaction

The main questions it aims to answer are:

1. Are there significant differences in emergency nursing knowledge, learning focus, and course satisfaction between students in the experimental group and the control group after different teaching methods are applied? 2. Are there significant differences in classroom participation rates and attendance rates between students in the experimental group and the control group under different teaching methods?

Eligibility criteria

This trial accepts healthy volunteers

Qualifiers

First-year students in the two-year nursing program at a technology university in Southern Taiwan.

Adults aged 18 and above.

Enrolled in the elective course "Emergency Nursing and Applications."

Disqualifiers

Students who have not previously completed courses in Anatomy and Physiology, Basic Nursing, Medical-Surgical Nursing, Physical Assessment, or Pharmacology.

Trial design

Design model

Parallel

Treatments tested in this trial

  • scenario-based case videos teaching protocol

    Other intervention

    Students in the experimental group will receive a new teaching method of scenario-based case video interventions. These videos cover five key scenarios: Triage, SDH and ETTC, AMI and D2B, COPD AE and TOCC, and Sepsis and the CVC Procedure. This teaching method is grounded in experiential learning theory and critical thinking strategies, designed to guide students in learning emergency nursing through video experiences. In each class, the instructor will first introduce the foundational concepts of emergency nursing for each system. Students will then watch a 15-minute scenario-based case video. Afterward, the instructor will facilitate a 15-minute discussion using reflection sheets to promote experiential learning and critical

  • traditional lecture-based teaching method

    Other intervention

    Students in the control group will receive traditional lecture-based instruction on the five topics: Triage, SDH and ETTC , AMI and D2B , COPD AE and TOCC , and Sepsis and the CVC Procedure. During the lectures, the instructor will encourage students to ask questions and engage in discussions to enhance understanding.

Treatment groups

120 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups
Group A: The experimental group with scenario-based case videos teaching method.Experimental treatment 1 intervention
Group B: The control group with traditional lecture-based teaching method.Active comparator 1 intervention

Trial outcomes

Primary outcomes

1

Emergency Nursing Knowledge Test

Emergency Nursing Knowledge Test: covering four units: subdural hemorrhage, acute myocardial infarction, acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and sepsis. An average of 20 single-choice questions, with a total score ranging from 0 to 100, where higher scores indicate a greater knowledge of Emergency Nursing.

Time frame
post-lesson quizzes after the course and a final exam at the end of the semester (through study completion, an average of 4.5 months).
2

Learning Worksheets

Learning Worksheets: covering five units-triage, subdural hemorrhage, acute myocardial infarction, acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and sepsis. Each unit has 10 fill-in-the-blank questions, with a total score ranging from 0 to 100, where higher scores indicate a greater learning efficacy.

Time frame
during the course on week 1, 4, 6, 10, 14.
3

Learning Engagement Scale

Learning Engagement Scale: The scale consists of 19 single-choice questions scored using a five-point Likert scale, ranging from 1 to 5. The higher scores indicating greater classroom engagement. The internal consistency (Cronbach\'s α) of the original scale ranges from 0.83 to 0.88.

Time frame
through study completion (at the end of the semester), an average of 4.5 months.
4

Course Satisfaction Questionnaire

Course Satisfaction Questionnaire: The questionnaire consists of 12 items, rated on a five-point Likert scale, where 1 indicates strong disagreement and 5 indicates strong agreement. Higher scores indicate higher student satisfaction with the course.

Time frame
through study completion (at the end of the semester), an average of 4.5 months.

Secondary outcomes

1

Class Discussion Participation Rate

Class Discussion Participation Rate: The discussion participation rate for each teaching unit = (Number of students participating in the discussion ÷ Total number of students in the class) × 100%.

Time frame
through study completion (at the end of the semester), an average of 4.5 months.
2

Class Attendance Rate

The attendance rate for each teaching unit = (Number of students present ÷ Total number of students in the class) × 100%.

Time frame
through study completion (at the end of the semester), an average of 4.5 months.

Other outcomes

1

Prior Knowledge Test

Prior Knowledge Test: This study developed a prior knowledge test based on the essential knowledge required for emergency nursing, including topics such as anatomy and physiology, basic nursing, medical-surgical nursing, and physical assessment. Total 20 single-choice questions, with a total score ranging from 0 to 100, where higher scores indicate a greater prior knowledge of Emergency Nursing.

Time frame
Baseline (Before intervention (at the start of the semester)).

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