Document Type

Presentation - Oral - to academic peers, less than or equal to 1 hour

Impact and Insights Gained from Emergency Preparedness IPE Simulation

Department

Nursing

Date of Activity

Summer 5-24-2024

Abstract

AHSRA 2024 Background Numerous studies have shown the benefits of interprofessional education (IPE) training and simulation (Banks et al., 2019; Carney et al., 2019; Dobbs-Oates & Wachter, 2016). The IPE collaboration competencies are essential for students to experience and achieve during their university years (IPEC, 2016; IPEC, 2011). The World Health Organization (2010) highlighted the need for students to participate in collaborative practice learning opportunities. There is a gap in the literature in that there are minimal studies from the education perspective. More research needs to be done to build the body of evidence. There is a need to incorporate simulation into pre-licensure/pre-certification education which can provide an opportunity for future healthcare workers to engage in life-like scenarios and gain practical knowledge in a safe, intentional, and orderly environment (Pinar, 2015). The findings from this EP-IPCP study will add to the empirical body of knowledge to impact educators and managers on the benefits of incorporating emergency preparedness simulation into the curriculum.

Research Question

This study explored students' perceptions of how participating in an emergency preparedness interprofessional collaborative practice simulation impacts them for readiness for practice.

Methods -

Design

This study utilized a mixed method design with both quantitative and qualitative survey questions. The study received IRB approval from Southern Adventist University.

Sample

The sample consisted of 531 undergraduate and graduate students and volunteers. Specifically students from the schools of Education, Journalism/Communication, Nursing, Religion, and Social Work all participated in the study.

Data Collection

Immediately following the simulation, students were invited to participate in the online survey via a QR code. The online survey was created using Google Forms. All data is anonymous and password protected.

Data Analyses

The data automatically populates Google Sheets for ease of analysis. Descriptive statistics were conducted on the quantitative data and qualitative thematic analysis was conducted on the qualitative data.

Current Phase

Currently, this study is a longitudinal study beginning in 2015. Data has been collected every semester and is planned to continue.

Results

The results indicated that the majority (65%) of the students felt better prepared To assist in a classroom disaster. The vast majority (74%) felt they could better contribute to their local community as a result of participation in a disaster simulation. Additionally the vast majority (86%) felt that spirituality is an important element in disaster preparedness.

Implications

The EP-IPCP simulation is valuable for students and educators. Students learn how to respond to an emergency situation in a safe and controlled environment. They learn how to identify the needs of others and learn about their own reactions in a disaster scenario. As Educators we learn how students react to the disaster scenario and guide them to more effective practices and relating to their personal reactions. As SDA Educators it is our responsibility to train and equip students to be prepared to respond should the need arise. Because we know that disasters will continue to increase, we need to be proactive in preparing our students to be ready to assist people physically and spiritually.

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