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Area of Science:

  • Nursing Education
  • Cardiology
  • Medical Education

Background:

  • Traditional lecture-based education is the standard for nurse training.
  • Healthcare changes necessitate exploring alternative teaching methods.
  • Resource constraints impact traditional educational practices.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the effectiveness of alternative teaching modalities on nurses' knowledge and confidence in electrocardiogram (EKG) interpretation.
  • To compare different e-learning and blended learning approaches against traditional instruction.
  • To evaluate the impact of study time and instructor facilitation on learning outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • A descriptive pre-/posttest design was employed.
  • 135 nurses participated in various instructional formats: instructor-led, e-learning (with/without study time), and e-learning with debriefing (with/without study time).
  • Knowledge was assessed via an online EKG test, and confidence was measured using a confidence scale.

Main Results:

  • Significant improvements in EKG knowledge and confidence were observed across all intervention groups.
  • Comparing groups revealed significant differences in pre-knowledge and post-confidence levels.
  • The study found no negative impact on knowledge or confidence regardless of the teaching modality used.

Conclusions:

  • Various instructional methods can be effectively utilized for nurse education in EKG interpretation.
  • Nurses' knowledge and confidence in EKG interpretation are not negatively affected by diverse teaching modalities.
  • Healthcare organizations can adopt flexible educational strategies for EKG training.