Developing a Simulation Problem based Learning (S-PBL) Module and Its Effectiveness in Respiratory Care

Abstract

Practice-oriented learning is essential in emergency medical Technician (EMT) education to impart the ability to respond to various emergency situations based on major knowledge. The application of S-PBL in connection with simulation allows the improvement in competencies such as problem-solving strategies, skills, and teamwork by providing realism related to the field situation. This study aimed to design a simulation problem-based learning (S-PBL) module on respiratory care cases, intended to be applied to the curriculum for EMT students, and then the effectiveness of the module within the class was analyzed by focus group interview. The module developed in this study was applied to 16 EMT students in their third year at S University in Chungnam who were enrolled in classes opened for the first semester of 2021. Following implementation of the S-PBL module, an additional focus group interview was conducted with five students. The developed module was configured to directly or indirectly evaluate emergency communication ability, emergency patient assessment ability, advanced treatment ability, as well as communication and collaboration ability, and was evaluated through expert consulting formed by the Institute for Innovative Education of S University.Overall class satisfaction was evaluated as high (4.92 out of 5), and the students were determined to have experienced " needs for modification of learning strategy," "self-efficacy," and "cooperative learning" through the class with the S-PBL module.