Filipino Nursing Students’ Use of Low-cost Simulators During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Summative Content Analysis of YouTube Videos

Abstract

Introduction

: This study examined Filipino nursing students' use of household materials as low-cost simulators and how they aid in online return demonstrations.

Methods

: Summative content analysis guided this study. We collected uploaded YouTube videos (n=14) depicting Filipino nursing students using low-cost simulators in their skills demonstration. We used Bengtsson's approach to content analysis to analyze the data.

Findings

: Four themes of low-cost simulators were identified: home and hardware, health and beauty, creative articles, and entertainment. The categories under home and hardware were tools, containers, furniture, and packaging. Health and beauty low-cost simulators were toiletries and medical supplies. Creative articles included fabrics, clothing accessories, and stationeries. Entertainment low-cost-simulators had toys and computer accessories.

Discussion

: During the COVID-19 pandemic, our research uncovered home equipment employed as low-cost simulators to help nursing students' online simulation of skills demonstration. We recommend further investigation of whether students learned using low-cost simulators.