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Using a wiki in nursing education and research.
Suzan E Kardong-Edgren1, Marilyn H Oermann, Yeongmi Ha
1Washington State University, USA. sedgren@wsu.edu
International Journal of Nursing Education Scholarship
|April 4, 2009
Summary
Wikis enhance collaboration and information sharing for nursing education and research teams. This paper explores wiki applications and reports on their use in a large nursing study.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Nursing Research
- Collaborative Technologies
Background:
- Wikis facilitate group learning by enabling sharing of information, resources, and experiences.
- Nursing research teams can leverage wikis for improved communication, collaboration, and resource dissemination.
- Effective management of study implementation and shared experiences is crucial for research success.
Purpose of the Study:
- To discuss the potential applications of wikis in nursing education.
- To explore the utility of wikis in nursing research.
- To report on the practical implementation of a wiki in a large-scale nursing education study.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on wiki functionalities in educational and research settings.
- Case study analysis of a wiki's deployment in a multisite nursing education project.
- Qualitative assessment of team communication and collaboration facilitated by the wiki.
Main Results:
- Wikis provide a centralized platform for disseminating research documents, forms, and study-related information.
- Implementation of a wiki fostered enhanced communication and collaboration among nursing study team members.
- The wiki facilitated the sharing of practical experiences related to study implementation across multiple sites.
Conclusions:
- Wikis are valuable tools for enhancing collaboration and knowledge management in nursing education and research.
- The use of wikis can streamline the dissemination of resources and improve team communication in complex research projects.
- Wikis offer a flexible and effective platform for supporting large, multisite research and education initiatives.
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