Climate-Resilient Disaster Preparedness Education to Improve Knowledge and Skills in Nursing Students: A Quasi-Experimental Study
NCT ID: NCT07139262
Last Updated: 2025-08-24
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Basic Information
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NOT_YET_RECRUITING
NA
160 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2025-08-20
2025-10-18
Brief Summary
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The study was conducted at Jouf University, Saudi Arabia, using a quasi-experimental design with intervention and control groups. A total of 160 undergraduate nursing students were recruited and randomly assigned at the class level (80 intervention, 80 control). The intervention group participated in a tailored disaster preparedness training program incorporating lectures, interactive workshops, and simulation-based exercises with a focus on climate-resilient responses. The control group continued with their standard nursing curriculum.
Outcomes were measured using validated instruments: a disaster preparedness knowledge questionnaire and an Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) for disaster management skills. Assessments were conducted at baseline, immediately post-intervention, and at a 4-week follow-up to evaluate retention.
The primary hypothesis is that students who receive the climate-resilient disaster preparedness education will demonstrate significantly greater improvement in knowledge and skills compared to those in the control group. Findings will provide evidence for integrating climate-resilient disaster preparedness into undergraduate nursing curricula to strengthen health workforce readiness for emerging global health challenges.
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Detailed Description
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This quasi-experimental study was conducted at Jouf University, Saudi Arabia, to assess the effect of climate-resilient disaster preparedness education on nursing students' knowledge and clinical skills. The study enrolled 160 undergraduate nursing students (80 assigned to the intervention arm, 80 to the control arm). After accounting for attrition, 78 students in the intervention group and 79 in the control group completed the study.
Intervention:
The intervention group received a structured disaster preparedness training program designed in alignment with World Health Organization (WHO) and International Council of Nurses (ICN) recommendations. The program consisted of:
Didactic sessions covering disaster types, climate-related risk factors, and preparedness principles.
Interactive workshops emphasizing risk assessment, triage, evacuation, and communication during disasters.
Simulation-based exercises using Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) stations to practice disaster response in scenarios such as floods, heat emergencies, and mass casualty incidents.
The program was delivered over a 4-week period, totaling 20 contact hours. Faculty members with expertise in disaster nursing and climate health facilitated the sessions.
Control Group:
The control group continued with the standard nursing curriculum without additional disaster-specific training during the study period.
Outcomes:
Primary Outcome: Change in disaster preparedness knowledge (measured by a validated questionnaire, developed by Alim et al., adapted and validated into Arabic).
Secondary Outcome: Change in disaster preparedness skills (measured through OSCE checklists developed by the WHO and validated for reliability in this context).
Additional Outcome: Retention of knowledge and skills at 4 weeks post-training.
Data Collection and Analysis:
Data were collected at three time points: baseline (pre-test), immediately after the intervention (post-test), and 4 weeks later (follow-up). Statistical analysis included paired t-tests to assess within-group changes, independent t-tests and ANCOVA for between-group differences, and calculation of effect sizes (Cohen's d).
Ethical Considerations:
The study was approved by the Jouf University Institutional Review Board (IRB No. KFU-IRB-2025-NUR-014). Written informed consent was obtained from all participants. Participation was voluntary, and confidentiality was maintained throughout.
Significance:
This study addresses a critical gap in nursing education by integrating climate-resilient disaster preparedness into the curriculum. The findings are expected to contribute evidence for policy-makers, educators, and accreditation bodies to strengthen disaster preparedness competencies in nursing programs, ultimately enhancing workforce readiness to respond to climate-related emergencies.
Conditions
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Study Design
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NON_RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
SINGLE
Study Groups
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Intervention - Climate-Resilient Disaster Preparedness Education
Participants in this arm received a structured climate-resilient disaster preparedness education program developed for undergraduate nursing students. The program included four weekly sessions (2 hours each) delivered through lectures, interactive workshops, and simulation-based training. Content focused on disaster risk reduction, emergency response, climate-related hazards, triage, and resilience-building strategies. Educational materials were adapted to Saudi context and validated by experts.
Climate-Resilient Disaster Preparedness Education Program
A structured educational program designed to enhance nursing students' knowledge and skills in climate-resilient disaster preparedness. The program consisted of four weekly sessions (2 hours each) delivered through lectures, interactive group discussions, and simulation-based exercises. Core content included disaster risk reduction principles, emergency response protocols, climate-related hazard preparedness, psychological first aid, triage procedures, and resilience-building strategies. Training materials were validated by subject matter experts and culturally adapted for the Saudi nursing education context.
Standard Nursing Curriculum
Participants continued their regular undergraduate nursing curriculum without additional specialized training in disaster preparedness or climate resilience. This curriculum provided foundational nursing education but did not include structured sessions on climate-related disaster management or resilience-building.
Control - Standard Nursing Curriculum
Participants in this arm continued their regular nursing curriculum without additional training in disaster preparedness or climate resilience. They did not receive the specialized education sessions provided to the intervention group but were exposed to general nursing education as part of their academic program.
Climate-Resilient Disaster Preparedness Education Program
A structured educational program designed to enhance nursing students' knowledge and skills in climate-resilient disaster preparedness. The program consisted of four weekly sessions (2 hours each) delivered through lectures, interactive group discussions, and simulation-based exercises. Core content included disaster risk reduction principles, emergency response protocols, climate-related hazard preparedness, psychological first aid, triage procedures, and resilience-building strategies. Training materials were validated by subject matter experts and culturally adapted for the Saudi nursing education context.
Standard Nursing Curriculum
Participants continued their regular undergraduate nursing curriculum without additional specialized training in disaster preparedness or climate resilience. This curriculum provided foundational nursing education but did not include structured sessions on climate-related disaster management or resilience-building.
Interventions
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Climate-Resilient Disaster Preparedness Education Program
A structured educational program designed to enhance nursing students' knowledge and skills in climate-resilient disaster preparedness. The program consisted of four weekly sessions (2 hours each) delivered through lectures, interactive group discussions, and simulation-based exercises. Core content included disaster risk reduction principles, emergency response protocols, climate-related hazard preparedness, psychological first aid, triage procedures, and resilience-building strategies. Training materials were validated by subject matter experts and culturally adapted for the Saudi nursing education context.
Standard Nursing Curriculum
Participants continued their regular undergraduate nursing curriculum without additional specialized training in disaster preparedness or climate resilience. This curriculum provided foundational nursing education but did not include structured sessions on climate-related disaster management or resilience-building.
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
Aged between 18 and 30 years.
Registered in the second or third academic year at the time of study.
Willing to provide informed consent and participate voluntarily.
Able to attend all training sessions and complete pre-, post-, and follow-up assessments.
Exclusion Criteria
Students with physical or psychological conditions that may limit participation in simulation-based activities (e.g., mobility restrictions, severe anxiety disorders).
Final-year students due to scheduling conflicts with clinical placements.
Students who decline to provide written informed consent.
18 Years
30 Years
ALL
Yes
Sponsors
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Cairo University
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Mostafa Shaban
Lecturer
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References
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Other Identifiers
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KFU-IRB-2025-NUR-014
Identifier Type: REGISTRY
Identifier Source: secondary_id
KFSU-BC-A
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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