Improving learning outcomes in congenital heart disease care through structured peer study groups: a quality improvement project

IF 2.5 Q2 NURSING

Teaching and Learning in Nursing Pub Date : 2026-10-01 Epub Date: 2026-08-22 DOI:10.1016/j.teln.2026.07.040

Rholee Rose Pascua, Danica Mae Gabriel, Algym Vien Dacayana, Keisha Ashley Hilario, Angelica Grado, Jordan Llego PhD-ELM, D. Hon. Ex., PhDN, RN, LPT

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Abstract

Aim

To evaluate the effectiveness of a structured peer study group intervention in improving undergraduate nursing students’ learning outcomes related to the care of children with congenital heart defects.

Methods

This quality improvement project used a pretest–posttest comparison design involving 64 undergraduate nursing students assigned to either a peer study group intervention or standard learning activities. The intervention focused on clustering nursing care, early recognition of heart failure, and accurate oxygen therapy administration. Learning outcomes were measured using a 26-item knowledge test. Descriptive statistics, Welch independent-samples t tests, and paired-samples t tests were used.

Results

Baseline scores were similar between the control group (M = 16.50, SD = 2.03) and intervention group (M = 16.56, SD = 2.73), t(57.23) = 0.10, p = .918. Posttest scores favored the intervention group (M = 22.81, SD = 3.02) over controls (M = 19.09, SD = 3.99), t(57.72) = 4.20, p < .001, d = 1.05.

Conclusion

Structured peer study groups offer a feasible, low-resource strategy for improving applied pediatric cardiac nursing knowledge.

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通过结构化同伴学习小组改善先天性心脏病护理的学习成果：质量改进项目

目的评价结构化同伴研究组干预对提高护理本科生先天性心脏缺陷患儿护理学习成果的效果。方法本研究采用前测后测比较设计，将64名护理本科生分为同伴学习小组干预组和标准学习活动组。干预的重点是集中护理，早期识别心力衰竭，准确给氧。学习成果通过26项知识测试来衡量。采用描述性统计、Welch独立样本t检验和配对样本t检验。结果对照组（M = 16.50, SD = 2.03）与干预组（M = 16.56, SD = 2.73）基线评分相近，t(57.23) = 0.10, p = 0.918。干预组（M = 22.81, SD = 3.02）优于对照组（M = 19.09, SD = 3.99）， t(57.72) = 4.20, p < 001, d = 1.05。结论结构化的同伴研究组为提高儿童心脏应用护理知识提供了一种可行的低资源策略。

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Teaching and Learning in Nursing NURSING-

CiteScore

2.60

自引率

10.50%

发文量

119

审稿时长

37 days

期刊介绍： Teaching and Learning in Nursing is the Official Journal of the National Organization of Associate Degree Nursing. The journal is dedicated to the advancement of Associate Degree Nursing education and practice, and promotes collaboration in charting the future of health care education and delivery. Topics include: - Managing Different Learning Styles - New Faculty Mentoring - Legal Issues - Research - Legislative Issues - Instructional Design Strategies - Leadership, Management Roles - Unique Funding for Programs and Faculty