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A CD-ROM tutorial for physical examination.

M Huynh1, V Brown, M Bauer

  • 1Victoria University, Melbourne, Australia.

The Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing : a Quarterly Publication of the Royal Australian Nursing Federation
|March 7, 2002
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An interactive CD-ROM tutorial aids nursing students in learning physical examination techniques for the abdomen, lungs, and thorax. This program enhances knowledge and confidence, with 92% finding it helpful for learning physical examination.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Nursing Education
  • Health Professions Education

Background:

  • Traditional teaching methods for physical examination can be time-consuming.
  • Nursing students require effective tools to learn complex examination procedures.
  • Interactive technology offers potential to supplement clinical skills training.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and evaluate an interactive CD-ROM tutorial for teaching physical examination of the abdomen, lungs, and thorax to nursing students.
  • To enhance student understanding of examination techniques and interpretation of findings.
  • To provide simulated practice opportunities to build confidence in clinical skills.

Main Methods:

  • Development of an interactive CD-ROM program with visual demonstrations and simulated patient cases.

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  • Inclusion of inspection, palpation, percussion, and auscultation components.
  • Evaluation of the program by senior nursing students assessing technical aspects, learning effectiveness, and user-friendliness.

    • Main Results:

    • 92% of students found the program assisted in learning physical examination.
    • 95% were satisfied with the product quality, noting the value of sounds and images.
    • Students found the content logically sequenced, aiding understanding, and case studies valuable.

    Conclusions:

    • The interactive CD-ROM is an effective learning aid for physical examination in nursing education.
    • The program enhances knowledge and confidence, complementing hands-on practice.
    • Students expressed interest in using similar digital tools for learning other body system examinations.