Exploring Nurse Practitioner Students' Perceptions of a Sleep e-Learning Program

doi:10.1097/01.NEP.0000000000001132

. 2023 Jul-Aug;44(4):229-236.

doi: 10.1097/01.NEP.0000000000001132.

Exploring Nurse Practitioner Students' Perceptions of a Sleep e-Learning Program

Alexa J Watach¹, Miranda V McPhillips, Bruno Saconi, Rebecca Lang-Gallagher, M Melanie Lyons, Susan M Renz, Ilene M Rosen, Amy M Sawyer

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¹ About the Authors Alexa J. Watach, PhD, RN, is an instructor, Division of Sleep Medicine, and lecturer, School of Nursing, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Miranda V. McPhillips, PhD, RN, is a lecturer, School of Nursing, University of Pennsylvania. Bruno Saconi, PhD, RN, is a lecturer, University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, and staff scientist, Geisinger. Rebecca Lang-Gallagher, MSEd, is research project manager, Division of Sleep Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine. M. Melanie Lyons, PhD, MSN, ACNP, is an assistant clinical professor and nurse practitioner, Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, Ohio. Susan M. Renz, PhD, DNP, RN, is a practice associate professor, University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing. Ilene M. Rosen, MD, MSCE, is an associate professor of medicine, Division of Sleep Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine. Amy M. Sawyer, PhD, RN, is an associate professor of sleep and health behavior, University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, and clinician scientist and educator, Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This work was supported by National Institutes of Health (R25HL120874, Rosen; K23NR018487, McPhillips) and the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ; K12HS026372, Watach). The content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of AHRQ. The views expressed in this article are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the position or policy of the Department of Veterans Affairs or the US Government. The authors acknowledge the following for their contributions to the conduct of this research: Kathleen O. DeMutis, DNP, ANP-BC; Hanne S. Harbison, MHSPH, MSN, WHNP-BC; Joe Schatz, DNP, CRNP, PMHNB-BC, CARN-AP; and June A. Treston, DNP, CRNP. For more information, contact Dr. Watach at Alexa.Watach@pennmedicine.upenn.edu / awatach@nursing.upenn.edu.

PMID: 37417857
PMCID: PMC10348450
DOI: 10.1097/01.NEP.0000000000001132

Exploring Nurse Practitioner Students' Perceptions of a Sleep e-Learning Program

Alexa J Watach et al. Nurs Educ Perspect. 2023 Jul-Aug.

. 2023 Jul-Aug;44(4):229-236.

doi: 10.1097/01.NEP.0000000000001132.

Authors

Alexa J Watach¹, Miranda V McPhillips, Bruno Saconi, Rebecca Lang-Gallagher, M Melanie Lyons, Susan M Renz, Ilene M Rosen, Amy M Sawyer

Affiliation

¹ About the Authors Alexa J. Watach, PhD, RN, is an instructor, Division of Sleep Medicine, and lecturer, School of Nursing, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Miranda V. McPhillips, PhD, RN, is a lecturer, School of Nursing, University of Pennsylvania. Bruno Saconi, PhD, RN, is a lecturer, University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, and staff scientist, Geisinger. Rebecca Lang-Gallagher, MSEd, is research project manager, Division of Sleep Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine. M. Melanie Lyons, PhD, MSN, ACNP, is an assistant clinical professor and nurse practitioner, Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, Ohio. Susan M. Renz, PhD, DNP, RN, is a practice associate professor, University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing. Ilene M. Rosen, MD, MSCE, is an associate professor of medicine, Division of Sleep Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine. Amy M. Sawyer, PhD, RN, is an associate professor of sleep and health behavior, University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, and clinician scientist and educator, Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This work was supported by National Institutes of Health (R25HL120874, Rosen; K23NR018487, McPhillips) and the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ; K12HS026372, Watach). The content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of AHRQ. The views expressed in this article are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the position or policy of the Department of Veterans Affairs or the US Government. The authors acknowledge the following for their contributions to the conduct of this research: Kathleen O. DeMutis, DNP, ANP-BC; Hanne S. Harbison, MHSPH, MSN, WHNP-BC; Joe Schatz, DNP, CRNP, PMHNB-BC, CARN-AP; and June A. Treston, DNP, CRNP. For more information, contact Dr. Watach at Alexa.Watach@pennmedicine.upenn.edu / awatach@nursing.upenn.edu.

PMID: 37417857
PMCID: PMC10348450
DOI: 10.1097/01.NEP.0000000000001132

Abstract

Aim: The aim of this study was to explore nurse practitioner (NP) students' perceptions of a sleep e-learning program.

Background: Sleep assessment is uncommon as nursing curricula lack sleep education. By preparing NPs to conduct sleep assessment and screening and understand basic sleep diagnostics, sleep health is more likely to be part of the differential diagnosis.

Method: The study is a qualitative descriptive study utilizing two focus groups. A directed content analysis, guided by the Kirkpatrick model, was used for analysis.

Results: Twenty-four students participated in focus groups. Two overarching themes emerged: perceptions of course design and content. Asynchronous, case-based scenarios and quizzes were favorable. Students spoke of content relevance to themselves and patients and intentions to adopt sleep assessment practices.

Conclusion: NP students embraced sleep education and declared intention to apply learned skills in practice. This study highlights the feasibility of increasing curricular exposure to sleep education and ensuring NPs have skills to recognize implications of poor and disordered sleep in patients.

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[1] American Association of Nurse Practitioners. (n.d.). Nurse practitioners in primary care [Position Paper]. https://storage.aanp.org/www/documents/advocacy/position-papers/PrimaryC...

[2] American Association of Nurse Practitioners. (n.d.). Nurse practitioners in primary care [Position Paper]. https://storage.aanp.org/www/documents/advocacy/position-papers/PrimaryC...

[3] Bristol T, Hagler D, McMillian-Bohler J, Wermers R, Hatch D, & Oermann MH (2019). Nurse Educators’ Use of Lecture and Active Learning. Teaching and Learning in Nursing, 14(2), 94–96. 10.1016/j.teln.2018.12.003 - DOI

[4] Bristol T, Hagler D, McMillian-Bohler J, Wermers R, Hatch D, & Oermann MH (2019). Nurse Educators’ Use of Lecture and Active Learning. Teaching and Learning in Nursing, 14(2), 94–96. 10.1016/j.teln.2018.12.003 - DOI

[5] Carson E, & Wilcox R (2020). Choosing Wisely in Pre-clinical Medical Education: a Direct Comparison of Active Learning Methods for Teaching Metabolic Liver Disease. Medical Science Eductor, 30(1), 139–146. 10.1007/s40670-019-00821-2 - DOI - PMC - PubMed

[6] Carson E, & Wilcox R (2020). Choosing Wisely in Pre-clinical Medical Education: a Direct Comparison of Active Learning Methods for Teaching Metabolic Liver Disease. Medical Science Eductor, 30(1), 139–146. 10.1007/s40670-019-00821-2 - DOI - PMC - PubMed

[7] Chai-Coetzer CL, Antic NA, Rowland LS, Reed RL, Esterman A, Catcheside PG, Eckermann S, Vowles N, Williams H, Dunn S & McEvoy RD (2013). Primary Care vs Specialist Sleep Center Management of Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Daytime Sleepiness and Quality of Life: A randomized trial. The Journal of the American Medical Association, 309(10), 997–1004. 10.1001/jama.2013.1823 - DOI - PubMed

[8] Chai-Coetzer CL, Antic NA, Rowland LS, Reed RL, Esterman A, Catcheside PG, Eckermann S, Vowles N, Williams H, Dunn S & McEvoy RD (2013). Primary Care vs Specialist Sleep Center Management of Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Daytime Sleepiness and Quality of Life: A randomized trial. The Journal of the American Medical Association, 309(10), 997–1004. 10.1001/jama.2013.1823 - DOI - PubMed

[9] Chang JR, Akemokwe FM, Marangu DM, Chisunkha B, Irekpita E, Obasikene G, Kagima JW, & Obonyo CO (2020). Obstructive Sleep Apnea Awareness among Primary Care Physicians in Africa. Annals of the American Thoracic Society, 17(1), 98–106. 10.1513/AnnalsATS.201903-218OC - DOI - PubMed

[10] Chang JR, Akemokwe FM, Marangu DM, Chisunkha B, Irekpita E, Obasikene G, Kagima JW, & Obonyo CO (2020). Obstructive Sleep Apnea Awareness among Primary Care Physicians in Africa. Annals of the American Thoracic Society, 17(1), 98–106. 10.1513/AnnalsATS.201903-218OC - DOI - PubMed

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