Effects of Online Learning Packages Using Simulation of Nursing Paediatric Critical Care Unit

Background: Online learning packages using simulation have emerged as innovative tools to enhance nursing education in Paediatric Critical Care Units, offering interactive and flexible training experiences. The purpose of this study was to compare knowledge scores before and after receiving online learning packages using simulation of nursing paediatric critical care of registered nurses working in the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at University Hospital in North-eastern region of Thailand, whose work experiences were less than 3 years and had not completed the training course on paediatric intensive care nursing. Methods: The method is a quasi-experimental study, an online learning package using simulation of nursing paediatric critical care, and a one-group pre-post-test design. The samples in this study were professional nurses working in the paediatric intensive care unit (PICU) at University Hospital in North-eastern Reginal of Thailand. Results: The results of the 14 registered nurses who participated in this study showed that there was a statistically significant Mean Difference (MD) in the score before and after receiving the online learning package 1 (MD -7.4), and the score after the 2-week follow-up period was (MD -3.9). Also, there was a statistically significant difference in the mean score after the program and the 2-week follow-up period with the score of 3.4. For an online learning package 2, there was a statistically significant difference in the mean score before and after receiving the package (MD -9.6 points), and the score after the 2-week follow-up period was (MD -6.1 points). It was also found that there was a statistically significant difference in the mean score after the program and the 2-week follow-up period with the score of 3.4. Conclusion: To conclude, an online learning package regarding nursing competencies can improve knowledge in paediatric critical care nursing. This will affect the quality of care and patients’ safety.