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Lynch EA, Nolan J, Bulto LN, Mitchell J, McGrath A, Lane S, Harvey G, Cadilhac DA, Harling R, Godecke E. Is learning being supported when information is provided to informal carers during inpatient stroke rehabilitation? A qualitative study. Disabil Rehabil 2023:1-9. [PMID: 37746848 DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2023.2259307] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2023] [Accepted: 09/10/2023] [Indexed: 09/26/2023]
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Purpose: To explore how health professionals provide information to informal carers during inpatient stroke rehabilitation and whether these practices align with adult learning principles.Methods: Informal carers and survivors of stroke who had completed inpatient rehabilitation, and health professionals working in inpatient stroke rehabilitation were interviewed. Directed qualitative content analysis was conducted using an adult learning model, to determine how closely reported practices aligned to adult learning principles.Results: 14 carers, 6 survivors of stroke and 17 health professionals participated. Carers (79% female, 57% spouse/partner) reported having incomplete knowledge during rehabilitation, lacking information about mechanisms of stroke recovery, rehabilitation processes, long-term effects of stroke, and navigating post-discharge services. Health professionals supported carers to address their learning needs related to safety of caring for stroke survivors. Carers indicated they were responsible for their own non-safety related learning. Health professionals tended not to check carers' understanding of information provided nor offer learning opportunities beyond written or verbal information.Conclusions: Health professionals consistently provide certain information to carers during inpatient rehabilitation, but adult learning principles are not routinely applied when information is provided. Fostering adult learning among informal carers may improve preparedness of carers to support stroke survivors after discharge from inpatient rehabilitation.
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- Elizabeth A Lynch
- Caring Futures Institute, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Flinders University, Adelaide, Australia
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- School of Health Sciences and Physiotherapy, University of Notre Dame Australia, Fremantle, Australia
- Sir Charles Gairdner and Osborne Park HealthCare Group, Perth, Australia
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- Caring Futures Institute, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Flinders University, Adelaide, Australia
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- Caring Futures Institute, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Flinders University, Adelaide, Australia
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- Stroke and Ageing Research, Department of Medicine, School of Clinical Sciences at Monash Health, Monash University, Clayton, Australia
- Stroke Theme, the Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health, University of Melbourne, Heidelberg, Australia
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- Physiotherapy Department, Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Adelaide,Australia
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- Sir Charles Gairdner and Osborne Park HealthCare Group, Perth, Australia
- School of Medical and Health Sciences, Edith Cowan University, Joondalup, Australia
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Woods C, Naroo S, Zeri F, Bakkar M, Barodawala F, Evans V, Fadel D, Kalikivayi L, Lira M, Maseedupally V, Huarte ST, Eperjesi F. Evidence for commonly used teaching, learning and assessment methods in contact lens clinical skills education. Cont Lens Anterior Eye 2023; 46:101821. [PMID: 36805277 DOI: 10.1016/j.clae.2023.101821] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2023] [Accepted: 02/08/2023] [Indexed: 02/18/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Evidence based practice is now an important part of healthcare education. The aim of this narrative literature review was to determine what evidence exists on the efficacy of commonly used teaching and learning and assessment methods in the realm of contact lens skills education (CLE) in order to provide insights into best practice. A summary of the global regulation and provision of postgraduate learning and continuing professional development in CLE is included. METHOD An expert panel of educators was recruited and completed a literature review of current evidence of teaching and learning and assessment methods in healthcare training, with an emphasis on health care, general optometry and CLE. RESULTS No direct evidence of benefit of teaching and learning and assessment methods in CLE were found. There was evidence for the benefit of some teaching and learning and assessment methods in other disciplines that could be transferable to CLE and could help students meet the intended learning outcomes. There was evidence that the following teaching and learning methods helped health-care and general optometry students meet the intended learning outcomes; clinical teaching and learning, flipped classrooms, clinical skills videos and clerkships. For assessment these methods were; essays, case presentations, objective structured clinical examinations, self-assessment and formative assessment. There was no evidence that the following teaching and learning methods helped health-care and general optometry students meet the intended learning outcomes; journal clubs and case discussions. Nor was any evidence found for the following assessment methods; multiple-choice questions, oral examinations, objective structured practical examinations, holistic assessment, and summative assessment. CONCLUSION Investigation into the efficacy of common teaching and learning and assessment methods in CLE are required and would be beneficial for the entire community of contact lens educators, and other disciplines that wish to adapt this approach of evidence-based teaching.
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- Craig Woods
- School of Optometry and Vision Science, University of New South Wales, Australia; International Association of Contact Lens Educators, Canada
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- College of Health and Life Sciences, Aston University, UK; International Association of Contact Lens Educators, Canada
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- College of Health and Life Sciences, Aston University, UK; University of Milano-Bicocca, Department of Materials Science, Milan, Italy; International Association of Contact Lens Educators, Canada
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- Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Jordan
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- Faculty of Optometry and Vision Sciences, SEGi University, Malaysia; International Association of Contact Lens Educators, Canada
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- Faculty of Health, University of Canberra, Australia; International Association of Contact Lens Educators, Canada
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- Center for Ocular Research & Education (CORE), School of Optometry & Vision Science, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Canada
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- Physics Center of Minho and Porto Universities (CF-UM-UP), School of Sciences, University of Minho, Portugal; International Association of Contact Lens Educators, Canada
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- School of Optometry and Vision Science, University of New South Wales, Australia
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Torbjørnsen A, Hessevaagbakke E, Grov EK, Bjørnnes AK. Enhancing students learning experiences in nursing programmes: An integrated review. Nurse Educ Pract 2021; 52:103038. [PMID: 33813344 DOI: 10.1016/j.nepr.2021.103038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2020] [Revised: 03/17/2021] [Accepted: 03/19/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Nursing as a profession is both fragmented and complex. The education setting is demanding, and prepared students are more clinically and academically robust. Therefore, nursing programmes should implement high-quality teaching based on the best available scientific evidence to improve learning quality and students' experience. This study aimed to identify the teaching tools used to enhance students' perceived experiences in undergraduate nursing programmes. Nine databases were systematically searched to identify quantitative and qualitative studies regarding the teaching tools utilised across nursing education programmes. Results were summarised following a systematic integrated review framework. The searches identified 15,886 citations, and after title/abstract/full-text screening, 66 primary research studies were included comprising data from 4,411 participants with a mean sample size of 66 (range 6-447). Educators utilising a student-centred wrapping approach exploiting knowledge building and self-development were found to improve students' experiences; however, consensus on success factors was lacking. The findings indicate that educators' knowledge and pedagogical skills used in a flexible way, tailored and sensible to students and the learning context, enhance student experiences. Nursing educators should identify learning situations that make students vulnerable and pay particular attention to the students' learning experiences. We identified several tools accommodating the students' experience.
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- Astrid Torbjørnsen
- Oslo Metropolitan University - OsloMet, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nursing and Health Promotion, P.O. Box 4, St. Olavs plass, N-0130 Oslo, Norway.
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- Oslo Metropolitan University - OsloMet, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nursing and Health Promotion, P.O. Box 4, St. Olavs plass, N-0130 Oslo, Norway.
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- Oslo Metropolitan University - OsloMet, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nursing and Health Promotion, P.O. Box 4, St. Olavs plass, N-0130 Oslo, Norway.
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- Oslo Metropolitan University - OsloMet, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nursing and Health Promotion, P.O. Box 4, St. Olavs plass, N-0130 Oslo, Norway.
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Oh JW, Huh B, Kim MR. Effect of learning contracts in clinical pediatric nursing education on students' outcomes: A research article. NURSE EDUCATION TODAY 2019; 83:104191. [PMID: 31521010 DOI: 10.1016/j.nedt.2019.08.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2019] [Revised: 05/31/2019] [Accepted: 08/11/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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BACKGROUND According to previous research, learning contracts positively influence learners' self-directed learning ability, learning satisfaction, and academic performance. However, there are insufficient researches on the application of learning contracts to clinical training in pediatric nursing. This study sought basic data for developing an effective teaching and learning strategy for clinical education in pediatric nursing. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to validate the effect of learning contracts on students' problem-solving skills, self-directed learning capability, and communication self-efficacy. DESIGN Nonequivalent control group posttest design. PARTICIPANTS AND SETTINGS The participants comprised a total of 50 junior nursing students, 25 in each group at a college in Daejeon City, South Korea. METHOD This study compared the above-mentioned outcomes between control (before clinical pediatric nursing education) and experimental groups (after received such education and applied learning contracts). RESULTS The experimental group demonstrated higher problem-solving skills, self-directed learning capability, and communication self-efficacy scores than did the control group. CONCLUSION Learning contracts should be applied in practical courses as a teaching and learning method to improve relevant nursing skills, such as problem-solving skills, self-directed learning capabilities, and communication self-efficacy.
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- Jae-Woo Oh
- Department of Nursing, College of Nursing, Konyang University, Daejeon, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Nursing, College of Nursing, Konyang University, Daejeon, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Nursing, College of Nursing, Konyang University, Daejeon, Republic of Korea.
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Sajadi M, Fayazi N, Fournier A, Abedi AR. The impact of the learning contract on self-directed learning and satisfaction in nursing students in a clinical setting. Med J Islam Repub Iran 2017; 31:72. [PMID: 29445701 PMCID: PMC5804469 DOI: 10.14196/mjiri.31.72] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2017] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Background: The most important responsibilities of an education system are to create self-directed learning opportunities and develop the required skills for taking the responsibility for change. The present study aimed at determining the impact of a learning contract on self-directed learning and satisfaction of nursing students. Methods: A total of 59 nursing students participated in this experimental study. They were divided into six 10-member groups. To control the communications among the groups, the first 3 groups were trained using conventional learning methods and the second 3 groups using learning contract method. In the first session, a pretest was performed based on educational objectives. At the end of the training, the students in each group completed the questionnaires of self-directed learning and satisfaction. The results of descriptive and inferential statistical methods (dependent and independent t tests) were presented using SPSS. Results: There were no significant differences between the 2 groups in gender, grade point average of previous years, and interest toward nursing. However, the results revealed a significant difference between the 2 groups in the total score of self-directed learning (p= 0.019). Although the mean satisfaction score was higher in the intervention group, the difference was not statistically significant. Conclusion: This study suggested that the use of learning contract method in clinical settings enhances self-directed learning among nursing students. Because this model focuses on individual differences, the researcher highly recommends the application of this new method to educators.
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- Mahboobeh Sajadi
- Academic Member of Pediatrics Nursing Department, School of Nursing & Midwifery, Arak University of Medical Sciences, Arak, Iran
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- Academic Member of Saveh University of Medical Sciences, Kaveh Industrial Estate Company, Saveh, Iran
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- College of Doctoral Studies, Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, Arizona, USA
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- Academic Member of Traditional and Complementary Medicine Research Center, Department of Medical – Surgical, School of Nursing & Midwifery, Arak University of Medical Sciences, Arak, Iran
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Cao R, Stone TE, Petrini MA, Turale S. Nurses' perceptions of health beliefs and impact on teaching and practice: a Q-sort study. Int Nurs Rev 2017; 65:131-144. [PMID: 28833101 DOI: 10.1111/inr.12399] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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AIM To understand Chinese nurses' perceptions of health beliefs, their content, origin and the influence of sociocultural factors, as a basis of their evidence-based practice. This study contributes to a larger study to establish the health beliefs of Japanese, Australian, Chinese, South Korean and Thai nurses. BACKGROUND Registered nurses teach patients and students about maintaining or attaining health are subject to the same range of influences and their health beliefs may be antithetical to current health evidence. METHODS Q-method design using q-sort and interview was used to explore the perspectives on a range of health beliefs of 60 nurses in four cities in China. FINDINGS Three factors arose from the perceptions of the participants about health and accounted for 50.2% of the total variance: (1) social impact, (2) 'the importance of evidence', and (3) beliefs rooted in culture. DISCUSSION Influence on nurses' health beliefs was explored in terms of the internalized and frequently unconscious beliefs, values and norms tying them to their communities, reflecting the need for nurses to be aware of their health beliefs and behaviours. CONCLUSIONS Education for nurses in practice needs to acknowledge that individual practitioners' beliefs strongly influence health teaching for patients and families. In order to implement evidenced-based practice and teach in line with current evidence nurses need to critically examine and reflect on the impact of culture, society and the media on their own health beliefs. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING POLICY AND HEALTH POLICY Education policy needs to consider that culture and societal pressures affect nurses' health beliefs and practice. Critical thinking, reflective and evidence-based practice need to be emphasized in clinical training and nurse education. China also needs to develop policies to allow nurses to be able to assess the reliability of health information on the Internet and to make quality health research more available.
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- R Cao
- School of Health Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China.,Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, China
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- Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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- Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand.,HOPE School of Nursing, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand.,International Nursing Review, International Council of Nurses, Geneva, Switzerland
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Skela-Savič B, Kiger A. Self-assessment of clinical nurse mentors as dimensions of professional development and the capability of developing ethical values at nursing students: A correlational research study. NURSE EDUCATION TODAY 2015; 35:1044-1051. [PMID: 25981136 DOI: 10.1016/j.nedt.2015.04.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2014] [Revised: 03/19/2015] [Accepted: 04/08/2015] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Providing adequate training for mentors, fostering a positive mentorship culture and establishing the necessary operational procedures for ensuring mentorship quality are the keys to effective clinical mentoring of nursing students. PURPOSE The purpose of the research was to explain different dimensions of clinical mentors' professional development and their capability of developing ethical values in nursing students. METHODS A non-experimental quantitative research design was employed. Data were collected by means of a questionnaire administered to the population of clinical mentors (N=143). The total number of questions was 36. Descriptive statistics were used, and bivariate analysis, factor analysis, correlation analysis and linear regression analysis were performed. RESULTS The professional development of clinical nurse mentors was explained (R(2)=0.256) by career advancement (p=0.000), research and learning (p=0.024) and having a career development plan (p=0.043). Increased professional self-confidence (R(2)=0.188) was explained by career advancement (p=0.000) and the time engaged in record keeping (p=0.028). Responsibility for the development of ethical values in nursing students (R(2)=0.145) was explained by the respondents' level of education (p=0.020) and research and learning (p=0.024). Applying ethical principles and norms into practice (R(2)=0.212) was explained by self-assessed knowledge in ethics (p=0.037) and research and learning (p=0.044). CONCLUSIONS Clinical nurse mentors tended to lack a career development plan, had low work time spent on research and insufficiently participated in education and training activities, which turned out to be significant explanatory factors of their professional development and their capability of developing ethical values in nursing students. The research showed that nursing and higher education managers often failed to assume responsibility for the professional development of clinical nurse mentors.
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- Advanced Studies in Nursing & Midwifery, Division of Applied Health Sciences, University of Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom; Faculty of Health Care Jesenice, Slovenia
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Lejonqvist GB, Eriksson K, Meretoja R. Evaluating clinical competence during nursing education: A comprehensive integrative literature review. Int J Nurs Pract 2015; 22:142-51. [DOI: 10.1111/ijn.12406] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Gun-Britt Lejonqvist
- Nursing Programme; Arcada University of Applied Sciences; Helsinki Finland
- Åbo Akademi University; Vasa Finland
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- Corporate Headquarters; University Hospital of Helsinki; Helsinki Finland
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Tuohy D, Graham MM, Johnson K, Tuohy T, Burke K. Developing an educational dvd on the use of hand massage in the care of people with dementia: An innovation. Nurse Educ Pract 2015; 15:299-303. [PMID: 25888461 DOI: 10.1016/j.nepr.2015.03.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2014] [Revised: 02/03/2015] [Accepted: 03/25/2015] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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The world's population is ageing and while the vast majority of older people live independently, a significant number will develop dementia. Communication and interpersonal skills are essential in developing relationships. People with dementia may have complex health needs and may have limited language capacity and therefore the use of presence and touch and more specifically hand massage gains greater significance for their wellbeing. This paper describes the process of developing an educational dvd on the use of hand massage in the care of people with dementia which is easily accessible via the web. A description of the design and project management including post production editing is provided. A number of outcomes are identified including: dvd launch, development of local and national interest, facilitation of workshops and the securing of funding for research. The educational dvd is a resource for learning for health care professionals and members of the public. The initiative offers a way of using technology to support individuals, nurses, carers and families living with dementia. This project demonstrates collaboration and connection between practice, education and technology and highlights the importance of the cyclical nature of theory and practice in responding to health care needs of a community.
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- Dympna Tuohy
- Nursing and Midwifery, University of Limerick, Ireland.
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- Nursing and Midwifery, University of Limerick, Ireland.
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- Mental Health Older Adult, Health Service Executive, Limerick, Ireland.
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- Medical Day Hospital, St Camillus' Hospital, Limerick, Ireland.
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Helminen K, Tossavainen K, Turunen H. Assessing clinical practice of student nurses: Views of teachers, mentors and students. NURSE EDUCATION TODAY 2014; 34:1161-1166. [PMID: 24874072 DOI: 10.1016/j.nedt.2014.04.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2013] [Revised: 03/12/2014] [Accepted: 04/17/2014] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND Assessment received by students affects the way that they conduct their studies and shapes their interests in clinical placements. It is therefore important that mentors and teachers have high quality assessment strategies to ensure the competence of nursing students. OBJECTIVES The objective of this study is to describe the views and experiences of nursing students, nursing teachers, and mentors on the final assessment of nursing students in clinical practice. The study also investigates respondents' views on using a standardized national or European scheme for clinical assessment in the future. DESIGN Descriptive survey design with a questionnaire. SETTINGS Implemented in five Finnish universities of applied sciences and in five partner hospitals. PARTICIPANTS Nursing students (n=276), nursing teachers (n=108) and mentors (n=225). METHODS A questionnaire was used to collect data. Survey data were analyzed by using SPSS version 19. Descriptive statistics and cross tabulations were used to characterize the data. RESULTS Nursing students felt that they had spent enough time with their mentors during their clinical practice period to ensure that the mentors could assess their behavior. Mentors also evaluated that they had spent enough time with the students. Students and mentors both indicated occasional difficulties with the language used in the competence assessment document. Most of the nursing students and mentors shared the view that it is always necessary for a teacher to be involved in the final assessment discussion. CONCLUSIONS The study highlights the importance of assessment skills of mentors and the important role of the teachers. Findings from this study indicate that nursing students' clinical practice assessment already includes many good practices, but we still have some difficulties in ensuring effective measures of competence.
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- Kristiina Helminen
- Department of Nursing Science, University of Eastern Finland, P.O. Box 1627, 70211 Kuopio, Finland.
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- Department of Nursing Science, University of Eastern Finland, P.O. Box 1627, 70211 Kuopio, Finland.
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- Department of Nursing Science, University of Eastern Finland, P.O. Box 1627, 70211 Kuopio, Finland.
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Baraz S, Memarian R, Vanaki Z. The diversity of Iranian nursing students' clinical learning styles: a qualitative study. Nurse Educ Pract 2014; 14:525-31. [PMID: 24731951 DOI: 10.1016/j.nepr.2014.03.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2013] [Revised: 02/15/2014] [Accepted: 03/04/2014] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND Numerous factors, including learning styles, affect the learning process of nursing students. Having insights about students' learning styles helps promoting the quality of education. The aim of this study was to explore the Iranian baccalaureate nursing students' learning styles in clinical settings. METHODS A qualitative design using a content analysis approach was used to collect and analyze data. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with fifteen Iranian baccalaureate nursing students selected using a purposive sample method. FINDINGS During data analysis, it was found that nursing students employed different clinical learning styles such as 'thoughtful observation,' 'learning by thinking,' and 'learning by doing'. CONCLUSION Students adopt different learning strategies in clinical practice. Designing teaching strategies based on students' learning styles can promote students' learning and maximize their academic and clinical practice success. Nursing educators, curriculum designers, and students can use the findings of this study to improve the quality of nursing education in both the classroom and clinical settings.
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- Shahram Baraz
- Department of Nursing, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Nursing, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Nursing, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
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Noonan M. Mind maps: Enhancing midwifery education. NURSE EDUCATION TODAY 2013; 33:847-852. [PMID: 22386316 DOI: 10.1016/j.nedt.2012.02.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2011] [Revised: 01/30/2012] [Accepted: 02/06/2012] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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Educationalists need to think outside the box to facilitate students to learn key information essential for professional practice. The use of mind maps incorporated into an assessment strategy and programme is an innovative way of facilitating students to understand key information. Mind maps have the potential to provide students with a strategy for retaining information, integrating critical thinking and problem solving skills. This article reviews the current discussion on mind maps and discusses the integration of mind maps into a component of an assessment strategy.
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- Maria Noonan
- Department of Nursing and Midwifery, Health Science Building, North Bank Campus, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland.
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Dale VHM, Pierce SE, May SA. Benefits and limitations of an employer-led, structured logbook to promote self-directed learning in the clinical workplace. JOURNAL OF VETERINARY MEDICAL EDUCATION 2013; 40:402-418. [PMID: 24072188 DOI: 10.3138/jvme.1212-115r] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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A structured logbook, consisting of a competency log and a learning contract, was designed and implemented as part of a two-week structured work placement for final-year veterinary students to help them become more self-directed in the workplace. The competency log encompassed 48 core skills and, along with the learning contract, was reviewed at the start and end of the placement. To assess their perceptions of the logbook in promoting self-directed learning, students and supervisors were asked to complete a questionnaire pre- and post-placement and to participate in focus groups (students) and interviews (supervisors) after the placement. The study found significant increases pre- to post-placement in students' perceived levels of competence in all 48 skills and their confidence in being self-directed. However, student attitudes toward the logbook significantly decreased in terms of it encouraging supervisors to take a clearly designed role in structuring learning and facilitating alignment of employer and student expectations. Although supervisors were generally positive about the logbook, some had not been able to review it with their students, which affected students' perceptions of the logbook's usefulness. Some supervisors felt they had not received enough training, and most, erroneously, believed the logbook to be an external research initiative rather than having been designed by the head of their own organization. This study demonstrated that a structured logbook may be useful in helping students become more self-directed; however, supervisor support for the logbook is critical. To facilitate this, supervisors require training and support from senior management.
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