Scenario-based Training Versus Video Training on Pre-Hospital Triage Knowledge and Skill of Nurse Anesthesia Students

Introduction: Education is one of the essential pillars for developing abilities, skills, knowledge, and competencies in society. As there is a necessity to use new educational methods in universities due to the rapid changes in science, we aimed to compare the effect of scenario-based training versus video training on pre-hospital triage knowledge and skills of nurse anesthesia students. Methods: Among 45 students who participated in the study, the mean age was 21.57 & PLUSMN;3.42 years (minimum 19 and maximum 43 years). Forty-five nurse anesthesia students of Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences participated. All cases were divided into three groups, including scenario-based training, video training, and control. The knowledge questionnaire and pre-hospital triage skill assessment checklists were completed before and after the intervention. Results: There was a significant difference between the pre-hospital triage knowledge and skill scores of the students before and after the educational intervention based on the scenario and the use of video (p<0.001). In contrast, this difference was not significant in the control group. Also, the mean triage knowledge and skills scores in the scenario training group were higher than in the video training group (p<0.001). Conclusion: The effect of post-scenario-based education on active participation, critical thinking, intellectual abilities, and creativity is more effective than video training for teaching essential topics such as pre-hospital triage.