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School of Nursing & Midwifery, Trinity College Dublin: 8 th Annual Interdisciplinary Research Conference
Transforming Healthcare Through Research, Education & Technology: 7 th – 9 th November 2007
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Aims and objectives of the study
The aim of the study was to evaluate nursing students’ views on the
use of a variety of learning resources to facilitate understanding of
pathophysiology. The objectives were to determine whether the
introduction of multimedia resources facilitated learning in
comparison to more traditional approaches.
Methodology
Two lectures were selected from the module and made available to
students using both online and mobile technology. The remaining
lectures followed a more traditional lecture format. A convenience
sample of a cohort of third year nursing students undertaking the
module was accessed. A questionnaire was developed to capture
both quantitative and qualitative data.
Analysis
Quantitative data was analysed using SPSS. Qualitative information
required content analysis which analysed the material for recurring
themes.
Summary of key findings
The majority of students positively evaluated the use of alternative
learning opportunities. The main benefits included greater flexibility
to work at their own pace and revisit material thereby facilitating
individual learning requirements.
Conclusion
The study indicated that the majority of students would welcome
the incorporation of alternative teaching approaches into the
undergraduate nursing programme as part of a blended learning
strategy to enhance their understanding of pathophysiology.
References
Gresty, R.A. and Cotton, D.R. (2003) Supporting biosciences in the
nursing curriculum: development and evaluation of an online
resource Journal of Advanced Nursing November 44(4) 339-349
Maag, M.M. (2007) iPod, uPod? An emerging mobile learning tool in
nursing education and student satisfaction Proceedings of the 23 rd
annual ascilite conference: Who’s learning? Whose technology? 483-
493
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