Development of a Computer Simulation-based, Interactive, Communication Education Program for Nursing Students
Heeseung Choi, Ujin Lee, Taekyun Gwon
Abstract
BackgroundA computer simulation-based communication education program with interactive and individualized learning features for nursing students is greatly needed. The specific objectives of this study were to develop a computer simulation-based, interactive, communication education (ComEd) program, and to assess the feasibility, acceptability, and effectiveness of the program regarding nursing students’ communication knowledge, learning self-efficacy, communication efficacy, and learning satisfaction.MethodsThis study used the ADDIE model (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation) for the systematic development of the program. A one-group pretest-posttest quasi-experimental design was conducted with 30 nursing students to assess its feasibility, acceptance, and effectiveness.ResultsAll participants completed the program without difficulties and expressed satisfaction with this new method of communication education. Additionally, the program improved participants’ communication knowledge, learning self-efficacy, and communication efficacy.ConclusionRepetitive learning through the ComEd program was shown to improve nursing students’ therapeutic communication skills.