[Development and evaluation of an educational software for pediatric nursing education]

Area of Science:

• Nursing Education
• Health Informatics
• Educational Technology

Context:

• The rapid integration of computer science into education necessitates adaptation by educators and students.
• Nursing education requires innovative teaching strategies to prepare nurses for the future.
• Familiarity with technology is crucial for both educators and students in academic settings.

Purpose:

• To develop and evaluate educational software titled "Children and medication" for nursing students.
• To assess the acceptance and effectiveness of multimedia resources in teaching medication administration.
• To explore the role of computer-based learning in modern nursing curricula.

Summary:

• The study focused on creating and testing the "Children and medication" software, which covers child-related, medication, administrator, and administration topics.
• The software employs multimedia resources to enhance learning.
• Evaluation results indicated high acceptance, with most components rated as excellent.

Impact:

• Emphasizes the critical role of computer-based teaching strategies in nursing education.
• Highlights the need for developing technologically adept nurses for the 21st century.
• Suggests that educational software can significantly improve the learning experience and knowledge retention in medication management.