Li Yin, Xinmin Liu, Lan Lin, Qinghua Jin, Shuang Dai
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Abstract
Background: Although cognitive load theory has been applied in general nursing education, its role in epilepsy specialist training remains unexplored, particularly in resource-constrained regions such as Northeast China, where medical disparities intensify learning barriers.
Objective: To investigate the cognitive load experienced by epilepsy specialist nurses (ESNs) during training in Northeast China.
Methods: The research participants were 10 nurses who underwent epilepsy training between December 2023 and February 2024, all from tertiary hospitals within the province. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews. Colaizzi's phenomenological method was used for data analysis.
Results: Epilepsy specialist training nurses face challenges related to intrinsic load, including inadequate disease knowledge and the complex nature of neuroanatomy and electrophysiology. Extrinsic load arises from the negative effects of instructional techniques and educational environments, such as the limitations of traditional teaching methods and the mixed effectiveness of scenario-based simulations. Germane load relates to professional beliefs that enhance learning effectiveness, such as the influence of exemplary mentors and professional identity, along with active reflection and the internalisation of knowledge, which can substantially improve the learning outcomes of ESNs.
Conclusion: Nurses engaged in epilepsy care in Northeast China experience a relatively high cognitive load during ESNs training, and their level of specialised theoretical knowledge requires improvement. Optimising the training model by reducing intrinsic and extrinsic loads while increasing germane load can effectively enhance the training's overall effectiveness. The findings of this study offer specific recommendations for improving the quality of ESNs training in real medical education settings.
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The Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare (JMDH) aims to represent and publish research in healthcare areas delivered by practitioners of different disciplines. This includes studies and reviews conducted by multidisciplinary teams as well as research which evaluates or reports the results or conduct of such teams or healthcare processes in general. The journal covers a very wide range of areas and we welcome submissions from practitioners at all levels and from all over the world. Good healthcare is not bounded by person, place or time and the journal aims to reflect this. The JMDH is published as an open-access journal to allow this wide range of practical, patient relevant research to be immediately available to practitioners who can access and use it immediately upon publication.
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