Investigating the Influence of First Principles of Instruction on Trauma Management Skills in Nursing Students.

Background: This study aimed to evaluate the effects of first principles of instruction on trauma management skills for undergraduate nursing students.

Method: Two hundred twenty-four nursing students from Fujian Medical University were divided into control and experimental groups. Participants in the experimental group applied first principles of instruction and introduced design modifications to acquire trauma management skills.

Results: Scores for trauma management skills were significantly higher in the experimental group than in the control group. In addition, 89% of students strongly agreed with using first principles of instruction and indicated satisfaction with the teaching mode.

Conclusion: First principles of instruction enhance theoretical understanding of trauma management skills, with significant score differences between experimental and control groups. High student satisfaction underscores the effectiveness of this approach in creating a conducive learning environment. Integrating first principles of instruction holds promise for deeper comprehension and long-term educational success among nursing students. [J Nurs Educ. 2024;63(11):731-736.].