IMPACT OF A STRUCTURED E-LEARNING PACKAGE ON ENHANCING KNOWLEDGE REGARDING EMERGENCY CRASH CART UTILIZATION AMONG UNDERGRADUATE NURSING STUDENTS

Author Name: Dr. J. Sathya Shenbega Priya, Dr. Ravindra H.N.

Volume: 04/01

Country: India

DOI NO.: 11.2023-61555522 DOI Link: https://doi-ds.org/doilink/04.2026-13588382/GIJNR

Affiliation:

1. Principal, College of Nursing, Kannur Medical College, Anjarakandy, Kannur.
2. Director, Academic and Research Affairs, Glorious International Nursing Research and Academic Foundation (GINRA) Foundation.

ABSTRACT

Background: Emergency crash carts are essential in managing life-threatening clinical situations, as they provide immediate access to critical drugs and equipment. However, undergraduate nursing students often demonstrate inadequate knowledge regarding crash cart organization, utilization, and maintenance. With the advancement of digital education, structured e-learning has emerged as an effective strategy to enhance knowledge and clinical preparedness. Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of a structured e-learning package in improving knowledge regarding emergency crash cart utilization among undergraduate nursing students. Methods: A quantitative pre-experimental one-group pre-test post-test design was adopted. The study was conducted among 100 second- and third-year B.Sc. Nursing students selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected using a validated 30-item structured multiple-choice questionnaire (KR-20 = 0.80). Following the pre-test, participants underwent a structured e-learning intervention consisting of video demonstrations, interactive modules, and self-assessment quizzes. A post-test was conducted to assess knowledge improvement. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics, including paired t-test and chi-square test. Results: The findings revealed a significant improvement in knowledge scores following the intervention. The mean post-test score (21.80 ± 2.88) was significantly higher than the pre-test score (12.40 ± 3.15), with a mean difference of 9.40. The paired t-test value (t = 25.72, p < 0.001) indicated a highly significant effect of the e-learning package. The proportion of students with adequate knowledge increased from 2% in the pre-test to 74% in the post-test. Significant associations were found between knowledge gain and year of study (p = 0.04) and previous emergency training (p = 0.02). Conclusion: The structured e-learning package was highly effective in enhancing knowledge regarding emergency crash cart utilization among undergraduate nursing students. Integrating such digital learning modules into nursing education can improve clinical competence, emergency preparedness, and patient safety.

Key words: Emergency Crash Cart, E-learning, Nursing Students, Knowledge Enhancement, Emergency Preparedness, Nursing Education, Digital Learning, Clinical Competency, Teaching Intervention, Patient Safety