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Robin E Pattillo1, Marquette Brewer, Cheryl M Smith
1School of Nursing, Auburn University, Auburn, AL 36849, USA. pattire@auburn.edu
Nurse Educator
|January 16, 2007
Summary
This study compared personal digital assistants to textbooks for nursing students. Results offer insights into evaluating technology effectiveness for nursing education.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Educational Technology
- Healthcare Informatics
Background:
- The rapid integration of technology in healthcare necessitates evaluating its efficacy in nursing education.
- Traditional resources like textbooks are being supplemented by digital tools, requiring comparative analysis.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of personal digital assistants (PDAs) compared to traditional textbook resources for junior-level baccalaureate nursing students.
- To provide a framework for assessing the impact of mobile technology on nursing student learning.
Main Methods:
- A comparative study was conducted over one academic semester.
- Researchers tracked and analyzed the usage patterns of PDAs versus textbooks among junior baccalaureate nursing students.
Main Results:
- Data on student resource utilization was collected and analyzed.
- The study identified trends in the adoption and application of digital versus print resources.
Conclusions:
- The findings provide a foundation for understanding how nursing students engage with technological resources.
- Further research is recommended to refine methods for evaluating technology's role in nursing curricula.
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