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ArticleChild health nursing research2025

Effects of a case-based simulation fever management education program for parents of hospitalized children in South Korea: a quasi-experimental study.

Bora Nam, Hyunju Kang

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Bora NamRegistered Nurse, Pediatric Ward, Kangwon National University Hospital, Chuncheon, Korea.
Hyunju KangAssociate Professor, College of Nursing, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, Korea.

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purposeBecause fever is a common symptom in children, parents must have accurate knowledge and management ability about it to be able to provide appropriate management. This study aimed to develop a fever management education program, incorporating case-based simulation practice for parents of hospitalized children, and examine its effects on knowledge of fever in children, anxiety related to fever, and self-efficacy in child fever management.

methodsA quasi-experimental, non-equivalent control group pretest-posttest design was employed. A total of 50 parents participated, with 24 and 26 in the experimental and control groups, respectively. The experimental group received both theoretical lectures and case-based simulation practice, whereas the control group received only theoretical lectures.

resultsNo statistically significant differences were observed between the groups regarding knowledge of fever or anxiety related to fever immediately after the intervention or at the 4-week follow-up. However, the experimental group showed a significant improvement in self-efficacy in fever management from pre- to post-intervention.

conclusionThe findings suggest that fever management education incorporating case-based simulation practice, in addition to theoretical instruction, could potentially enhance parents' confidence in managing childhood fever. Developing simulation-based educational interventions that enhance long-term effectiveness, can be feasibly integrated into hospital settings, and provide practical and accessible approaches is essential to support parents in effectively managing fever in real-life situations.

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PMCPMC12575395

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