Abstract:

Objective To implement scenario simulation teaching in community health education and to evaluate its effects.Methods Cases were developed based on the health problems of chronic disease management,health management of older adults,child safety education and peri-menopausal health care in the community. Scenario simulation teaching was delivered to 713 nursing undergraduates. Instructors’ and students’ satisfaction with the teaching method were evaluated. Moreover,the effects of the simulation were evaluated through Community Practice Evaluation Form.Results Instructors and students were highly satisfied with the teaching method. The average score of each item from high to low was preparation,plan,evaluation,assessment,diagnosis and implementation. Students were capable of applying nursing process to community health education.Conclusion The scenario simulation teaching achieves the desired effects in community health education.

Key words: Community Health Nursing, Health Education, Teaching Methods, Scenario simulation teaching