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1Towson University, Department of Nursing, Burdick Hall, Room 116, 8000 York Road, Towson, MD 21252-0001, USA. mlashley@towson.edu
Online learning effectively teaches health assessment skills in nursing education. Instructor-developed videos enhance the learning of physical examination techniques, offering flexibility and independence for nursing students.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Health Assessment
- Distance Learning Technologies
Background:
- Health assessment skills are crucial for professional nursing practice.
- Traditional teaching methods include lectures, demonstrations, and computer-based materials.
- Information technology has expanded distance learning, but web-based psychomotor skill training remains limited.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the integration of online instruction for teaching physical examination skills in a health assessment course.
- To explore the use of web-streamed instructional videos to enhance online learning of clinical skills.
Main Methods:
- Development and implementation of a Web-enhanced health assessment course.
- Creation of digitally streamed instructional videos for physical examination techniques.
- Student evaluation of the online learning experience and skill acquisition.
Main Results:
- Online assignments facilitated self-paced learning, promoting flexibility and independence among students.
- Students demonstrated proficiency in online technical skills with minimal difficulty.
- Instructor-developed, digitally streamed videos were identified as the most beneficial learning component.
Conclusions:
- Web-enhanced instruction, particularly with video resources, is a viable method for teaching health assessment and physical examination skills in nursing.
- Online learning offers a flexible and independent educational experience for nursing students.
- Digital video streaming significantly enhances the acquisition of clinical and technical skills in a web-based nursing curriculum.
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