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Maximizing learning outcomes by videotaping nursing students' interactions with a standardized patient
L M Festa1, B Baliko, T Mangiafico
1Department of Integrative Systems, Virginia Commonwealth University School of Nursing, Richmond 23298-0567, USA.
Summary
Videotaping enhances therapeutic skills in undergraduate students by highlighting strengths and growth areas. This educational method also aids doctoral students and reduces novice nurse anxiety during patient interactions.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Healthcare Simulation
- Clinical Skills Development
Background:
- Undergraduate nursing education requires effective methods for developing therapeutic interactional skills.
- Novice nurses often experience anxiety in initial patient encounters.
- Continuous quality improvement necessitates incorporating student feedback into educational strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of videotaping as an instructional methodology for undergraduate nursing students.
- To explore the role of educational interventions in facilitating doctoral student involvement in teaching and research.
- To assess the impact of viewing simulated patient interactions on novice nurse anxiety.
Main Methods:
- Utilizing videotaping to record undergraduate students' therapeutic interactions with simulated patients.
- Implementing educational interventions involving doctoral students in instruction and knowledge dissemination.
- Analyzing student feedback to inform continuous quality improvement of the educational methodology.
Main Results:
- Videotaping effectively promotes self-awareness of strengths and areas for growth in therapeutic skills among undergraduate students.
- Doctoral students gain experience in instruction, research, and dissemination through these interventions.
- Observing their own interactions with simulated patients reduces anxiety for novice nurses before real patient encounters.
- Student feedback provides valuable insights for refining educational approaches.
Conclusions:
- Videotaping is a valuable tool for enhancing undergraduate nursing students' therapeutic interactional skills.
- Educational interventions offer multifaceted benefits, including student learning and faculty development.
- Simulation-based learning, including self-reflection via video, can mitigate pre-clinical anxiety.
- Integrating student feedback is crucial for the ongoing improvement of nursing education methodologies.