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Effects of computer-based clinical conferencing on nursing students' self-efficacy
Yolanda Babenko-Mould1, Mary-Anne Andrusyszyn, Dolly Goldenberg
1Faculty of Health Sciences, School of Nursing, The University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada. ybabenko@sympatico.ca
The Journal of Nursing Education
|April 22, 2004
Summary
Computer conferencing improved nursing students' self-efficacy for computer-mediated learning (CML). While both groups showed gains in nursing competency self-efficacy, there were no significant posttest differences between groups regarding these competencies.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Educational Technology
- Health Professions Education
Background:
- Self-efficacy is crucial for nursing students' professional competence.
- Computer-mediated learning (CML) offers potential benefits for clinical education.
- Bandura's theory of self-efficacy provides a framework for understanding learning and performance.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the influence of computer conferencing on nursing students' self-efficacy for professional nursing competencies.
- To assess the impact of computer conferencing on students' self-efficacy for computer-mediated learning (CML).
- To explore student perceptions of CML strengths and challenges in a clinical practicum.
Main Methods:
- Quasi-experimental, pretest-posttest, control group design.
- Convenience sample of 42 fourth-year baccalaureate nursing students.
- Utilized Bandura's theory of self-efficacy and descriptive analysis.
Main Results:
- Significant pretest to posttest increases in self-efficacy for nursing competencies within both groups.
- No significant difference in posttest scores for nursing competencies between the computer conferencing and control groups.
- Students in the computer conferencing group showed increased self-efficacy for CML at posttest.
Conclusions:
- Computer conferencing positively impacted students' self-efficacy for CML.
- While computer conferencing enhanced learning, it did not significantly elevate professional nursing competency self-efficacy compared to traditional methods.
- CML offers benefits like connection and support but faces challenges such as time constraints and internet access, informing curriculum development.