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. 2016 Nov-Dec;64(6):597-603.
doi: 10.1016/j.outlook.2016.04.002. Epub 2016 May 30.

Implementation of an educational program for nursing students amidst the Ebola virus disease epidemic

Erin P Ferranti  1 , LisaMarie Wands  2 , Katherine A Yeager  2 , Brenda Baker  2 , Melinda K Higgins  2 , Judith Lupo Wold  2 , Sandra B Dunbar  2
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Implementation of an educational program for nursing students amidst the Ebola virus disease epidemic

Erin P Ferranti et al. Nurs Outlook. 2016 Nov-Dec.

Abstract

Background: The global Ebola virus disease (EVD) epidemic of 2014/2015 prompted faculty at Emory University to develop an educational program for nursing students to increase EVD knowledge and confidence and decrease concerns about exposure risk.

Purpose: The purpose of this article is to describe the development, implementation, and evaluation of the EVD Just-in-Time Teaching (JiTT) educational program.

Methods: Informational sessions, online course links, and a targeted, self-directed slide presentation were developed and implemented for the EVD educational program. Three student surveys administered at different time points were used to evaluate the program and change in students' EVD knowledge, confidence in knowledge, and risk concern.

Discussion: Implementation of a JiTT educational program effectively achieved our goals to increase EVD knowledge, decrease fear, and enhance student confidence in the ability to discuss EVD risk. These achievements were sustained over time.

Conclusion: JiTT methodology is an effective strategy for schools of nursing to respond quickly and comprehensively during an unanticipated infectious disease outbreak.

Keywords: Ebola virus; Nursing education.

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Estimated percentages (means and 95% confidence intervals) from multilevel models. Note: All estimated means and 95% confidence intervals were adjusted for age as a covariate in the multilevel models. Test scores were analyzed using multilevel models (MLMs) and the other three outcomes (additional training [% yes], average concern [% not at all], and confidence average [% very or extremely]) were analyzed using generalized multilevel models (GzMLMs) with binary responses and logit link functions. p values are provided for each pairwise comparison between the three time points and were adjusted using Sidak pairwise error rate correction.
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