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  • 1School of Health and Social Sciences (Nursing), Coventry University, Coventry. a.wilson@coventry.ac.uk

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A new practical maths test significantly improved nursing students' calculation accuracy compared to traditional written tests. This practical approach is recommended to enhance essential mathematical skills for intravenous drug administration.

Area of Science:

  • Nursing Education
  • Clinical Skills Assessment
  • Mathematics in Healthcare

Background:

  • Higher education institutes (HEIs) traditionally use written tests for nursing mathematics assessment.
  • A practical, skills-based method for assessing mathematical competency in nurses had not been previously described.
  • Accurate mathematical skills are critical for nurses, particularly in intravenous drug administration.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the effectiveness of a novel practical mathematics test against a traditional written test.
  • To evaluate the impact of a simulated clinical environment on nurses' mathematical test performance.
  • To gather nurses' perspectives on both assessment methods.

Main Methods:

  • Fifty-five qualified nurses participated in the study.

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  • Participants completed two distinct mathematics tests focused on intravenous drug calculations: one written, one practical in a simulated clinical setting.
  • A qualitative interview was conducted one week post-testing to explore participants' experiences and perceptions.

    • Main Results:

    • Nurses who undertook the practical mathematics test first demonstrated significantly higher scores.
    • The practical test appeared to enhance conceptualization skills, leading to improved calculation accuracy.
    • Qualitative data provided insights into the nurses' subjective experiences with each test format.

    Conclusions:

    • Traditional written mathematics tests may not be the optimal method for developing and assessing nurses' mathematical proficiency.
    • A shift towards practical, simulation-based assessments is recommended to better support nurses in acquiring and refining critical calculation skills.
    • Implementing practical assessments can enhance both the learning process and the accuracy of essential clinical calculations.