The effect of a stress and anxiety coping program on objective structured clinical examination performance among nursing students in shiraz, Iran.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:Evaluation of the competence and practical skills of nursing students, using the objective structured clinical examination (OSCE), is an integral part of the nursing education program. However, their performance could be negatively influenced by a significant level of stress and anxiety prior to the test. The present study aimed to evaluate the effect of an anxiety coping program on the OSCE performance level of first-year nursing students in Shiraz, Iran. METHODS:The present quasi-experimental study was conducted among 76 nursing students; control group (n?=?35) and intervention group (n?=?41). To attain the study purpose, the intervention group received a pre-exam anxiety coping program that included relaxation and soothing techniques, diaphragmatic breathing training, and progressive muscle relaxation training accompanied by light instrumental music, while the control group received no intervention before the exam. Data collection instruments included a demographic characteristics form and State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) questionnaire. Demographic characteristics of the participants indicated an overall homogeneity within the study population. The STAI questionnaire was filled in before and after the OSCE and the results were compared with those of the control group. The data were analysed using SPSS software (version 22.0). P?

SUBMITTER: Mojarrab S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7491091 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature