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Effectiveness of Simulation Technique on Pediatric Life Support Competencies among Nursing Students: A Pre-Experimental Study
Subject area: Biological & Medical Sciences · Area of research: Child Health Nursing
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV9I7-1713352
Abstract
Pediatric Life Support (PLS) competencies are essential for nursing students to effectively manage pediatric emergencies. Limited exposure to real-life pediatric emergencies during clinical postings often results in inadequate preparedness among nursing students. Simulation-based education offers experiential learning opportunities in a safe environment, enhancing competence and confidence without compromising patient safety. The present study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a simulation technique on Pediatric Life Support competencies among nursing students. A pre-experimental one-group pretest?posttest design was adopted among 67 students from fifth-semester B.Sc. Nursing selected through total enumeration sampling. PLS competency was assessed using a structured questionnaire before and two weeks after a 20-minute hands-on simulation-based PLS training. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and the Wilcoxon signed-rank test. The median pretest score was 5 (4,6), which improved to 6 (5,7) in the posttest, which was statistically significant (p < 0.001). The findings indicate that simulation-based teaching significantly improved Pediatric Life Support competencies among nursing students. Integration of structured simulation-based PLS training into undergraduate nursing curricula is recommended to enhance preparedness for pediatric emergencies.
Keywords
Pediatric Life Support, Nursing Students, Simulation Technique, Competency
How to cite this paper
@article{1713352,
author = {Linta Baby, Ginumol Jose, Meeval Tom, Geethu Baby, Sneha Joy},
title = {Effectiveness of Simulation Technique on Pediatric Life Support Competencies among Nursing Students: A Pre-Experimental Study},
journal = {Iconic Research And Engineering Journals},
year = {2026},
volume = {9},
number = {7},
pages = {328-330},
issn = {2456-8880},
url = {https://www.irejournals.com/formatedpaper/1713352.pdf},
abstract = {Pediatric Life Support (PLS) competencies are essential for nursing students to effectively manage pediatric emergencies. Limited exposure to real-life pediatric emergencies during clinical postings often results in inadequate preparedness among nursing students. Simulation-based education offers experiential learning opportunities in a safe environment, enhancing competence and confidence without compromising patient safety. The present study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a simulation technique on Pediatric Life Support competencies among nursing students. A pre-experimental one-group pretest?posttest design was adopted among 67 students from fifth-semester B.Sc. Nursing selected through total enumeration sampling. PLS competency was assessed using a structured questionnaire before and two weeks after a 20-minute hands-on simulation-based PLS training. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and the Wilcoxon signed-rank test. The median pretest score was 5 (4,6), which improved to 6 (5,7) in the posttest, which was statistically significant (p < 0.001). The findings indicate that simulation-based teaching significantly improved Pediatric Life Support competencies among nursing students. Integration of structured simulation-based PLS training into undergraduate nursing curricula is recommended to enhance preparedness for pediatric emergencies.},
keywords = {Pediatric Life Support, Nursing Students, Simulation Technique, Competency},
month = {January},
doi = {https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV9I7-1713352}
}