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Understanding surgery: multimedia comes to theatre.
1Operating Services Directorate, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield, England.
Studies in Health Technology and Informatics
|December 8, 1996
Summary
Multimedia educational technology enhances clinical teaching in operating theatres. This study details the development and positive reception of a computer-based learning package for surgical nurses.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Medical Informatics
- Surgical Technology
Background:
- Educational technology is prevalent in nursing schools but underutilized in clinical settings.
- A need for enhanced teaching methods in the Operating Services Directorate at Royal Hallamshire Hospital was identified.
- Existing clinical education lacked engaging, computer-based learning resources.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a multimedia educational package for the operating theatre environment.
- To complement and improve existing teaching methodologies in surgical settings.
- To explore the effectiveness of multimedia in clinical nursing education.
Main Methods:
- Development of a multimedia package focused on general surgery.
- Collaboration between experienced theatre nurses and a graphic designer.
- Implementation and user feedback collection within the clinical operating theatre environment.
Main Results:
- A structured, flexible, and engaging multimedia learning package was created.
- The package is relevant for diverse learners in operating theatres and allied healthcare fields.
- User feedback strongly supported multimedia as a valuable clinical education resource.
Conclusions:
- Multimedia learning packages are highly appropriate for clinical education in surgical settings.
- The developed package successfully enhanced the learning experience for theatre staff.
- Further integration of educational technology in clinical environments is recommended.