Investigating the Effect of Scenario Writing Method in Learning the Principles of Disaster Management in Accidents and Emergencies among Medical Students

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1 Department of Health in Disasters and Emergencies, School of Public Health, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, AND National Agency for Strategic Research in Medical Sciences Education, Tehran, Iran

2 Department of Medical Education, Education Development Center, School of Public Health, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran

Abstract

Background: Developing active methods to develop students' decision-making skills in managing crises is momentous. This study aimed to determine the effect of training using the script development method on students' satisfaction and learning of crisis management principles compared to lectures.
Methods: A quasi-experimental study was conducted at the Faculty of Public Health, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences. Sixty students were divided into intervention and control groups based on the sample size formula. Education in the intervention group was conducted using the script development method, and in the control group, using the interactive lecture method. Learning was assessed using a key characteristics test (modified descriptive questions), and student satisfaction was assessed with a 10-question questionnaire. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics (mean, percentage, and standard deviation) and inferential statistics (Student T-Test).
Findings: The learning scores in the intervention group were 18.8 ± 1.09 out of 20, and the scores in the control group were 16.1 ± 1.8. (P = 0.001). Students' satisfaction with the scenario writing method was 9.18 ± 1.03 and 7.64 ± 100.78. (P = 0.001).
Conclusion: The results showed that the script development method improved student satisfaction and learning. The script development method provides the opportunity to develop decision-making skills and manage difficult situations by creating the opportunity to develop scenarios and pay attention to all aspects of the phenomenon and its analysis. It is suggested that the script development method be used in disaster management education in medical universities.

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Azadeh Fatehpanah: Google Scholar, PubMed 

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Journal of Isfahan Medical School
Volume 43, Issue 805
1st Week, May
May and June 2025
Pages 115-124

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  • Receive Date: 02 October 2024
  • Accept Date: 09 April 2025

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