Evidence Based Teaching Strategies for New Graduates of Nursing on PPE Donning

Annotated Bibliography: Evidence-Based Teaching Strategies
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Yeon, J. H., & Shin, Y. S. (2020). Effects of education on the use of personal protective equipment for reduction of contamination: a randomized trial. SAGE Open Nursing, 6, 2377960820940621.
The spread of COVID19 and the subsequent global pandemic has necessitated the need to consider better infection control methods. Despite the global efforts, it has been challenging to control the spread of the virus. In this article, Yeon and Shin aim to develop a reality-based education and pinpoint its impact on nurses' knowledge regarding contamination after personal protective equipment (PPE) donning. The investigators employ a randomized control group pretest-posttest design approach, with a sample of 56 nurses. The results demonstrated that the experimental group recorded a significantly lower mean contaminated site area. The study concluded that reality-based education on PPE donning is critical in minimizing contamination and controlling infection control.
The article emphasizes the use of reality-based education. The approach employs simulation education with virtual patients. The method provides a real environment where education could be conducted in an isolation ward of a clinic site. A simulated patient (a mannequin) and a bed created a contaminated environment. The investigators monitored how the nurses donned PPE. Participants failed the test. The process was repeated until the participants passed. The teaching strategy is applicable in teaching new nurses how to put on PPE when dealing with COVID19 patients. Teaching in a simulated environment means that the new nurses do not have a chance of contaminating the virus, especially where they make mistakes. At the same time, the approach allows students to repeat the process until they understand how to dress effectively. The article is obtained from a reputable nursing journal, "SAGE Open Nursing." It is peer-reviewed, which makes the information reliable. Additionally, it was published in 2020, making the information up to date.
Pandey, S., Poudel, S., Gaire, A., Poudel, R., Subedi, P., Gurung, J., ... & Thapa, J. (2021). Knowledge, attitude and reported practice regarding donning and doffing of personal protective equipment among frontline healthcare workers against COVID-19 in Nepal: A cross-sectional study. PLOS Global Public Health, 1(11), e0000066.
In this research article, the authors investigate the knowledge and attitude of nurses regarding the donning and doffing of PPE among the frontline workers dealing with COVID19 in Nepal. The investigators undertake a cross-sectional study among 205 frontline workers. The researchers administered a questionnaire where nurses filled in information about their knowledge and attitude concerning the proper donning and doffing of PPE when dealing with COVID19 patients. The results demonstrated that 79.5% of the participants had sufficient knowledge about the practice. While the study indicated that the nurses had overall knowledge of the matters, it indicated shortcomings, especially donning and doffing.
The article is critical in demonstrating the shortcomings that nursing educators should address while teaching new graduate nursing students donning and doffing. While most of them are likely to understand how to undertake the process, they may not know the proper sequence of donning and doffing. The teaching process should be comprehensive enough to ensure that learners understand all the aspects concerning the issue. In the era where the COVID19 pandemic has become global, student nurses need to be well protected since they are the next frontline health workers. The source is accurate given that the article is from a peer review nursing journal. PLOS Global Public Health is a reputable nursing journal that publishes accurate information. Further, the investigators have a sample of 205 frontline health workers, meaning the results can be extrapolated to a larger population. The study collection of data, analysis, and conclusion is accurate, making it a reliable source for teaching new graduate nurses.
Stuby, L., Currat, L., Gartner, B., Mayoraz, M., Harbarth, S., Suppan, L., & Suppan, M. (2021). Impact of Face-to-Face Teaching in Addition to Electronic Learning on Personal Protective Equipment Doffing Proficiency in Student Paramedics: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial. JMIR research protocols, 10(4), e26927.
The investigators endeavor to indicate the essence of face-to-face teaching and electronic learning on PPE doffing. The researchers note that COVID19 has brought the need to use PPE correctly. Hence, learning the most appropriate doffing is critical in ensuring that nurses and other frontline workers are protected from COVID19 infections. The study assesses the impact of the Peyton 4-step approach and gamified e-learning's impact on teaching PPE doffing sequence for nursing students. The participants utilize a gamified e-learning module and are later randomized into two groups. The participants are requested to undertake a PPE doffing sequence in the control group. For the experimental group, the participants undergo training. The results of the two groups demonstrate that face-to-face learning and electronic modules improve the performance of nurses in PPE doffing.
The article is applicable in training the new graduate nursing students on the proper sequence of PPE doffing. While the learners may understand the importance of the process, they may not possess comprehensive knowledge of the sequence unless the teaching approach is appropriate. The combination of face-to-face training and electronic learning will provide the learners with a multimodal approach to the topic. Combining the two approaches is critical in ensuring that learners grasp key concepts in doffing sequencing. The article is relevant since it presents the Peyton 4-step approach and indicates how it can be enhanced with electronic learning. The article is obtained from a peer-reviewed journal, making the information accurate. Like other peer-reviewed journals, the article has been scrutinized by other researchers and presents accurate information on the subject. Additionally, the research was pu...