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[Software CMAP TOOLS ™ to build concept maps: an evaluation by nursing students]
Paula Barreto Ferreira1, Cibelli Rizzo Cohrs, Edvane Birelo Lopes De Domenico
1Escola Paulista de Enfermagem, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brasil. paulabarreto.enf@gmail.com
Revista Da Escola De Enfermagem Da U S P
|September 29, 2012
Summary
Concept mapping (CM) software aids clinical case problem-solving for nursing students by organizing data. Initial tool use presents challenges, but formatting features ultimately facilitate map creation.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Medical Informatics
Context:
- Concept mapping (CM) is an educational strategy for clinical case resolution.
- Developing effective concept maps for complex clinical scenarios can be challenging for students.
Purpose:
- To evaluate the Cmap Tools® software's utility in constructing concept maps for clinical case analysis.
- To identify the challenges and benefits associated with using Cmap Tools® in nursing education.
Summary:
- A descriptive, qualitative study involved junior nursing students using Cmap Tools® for clinical case concept mapping.
- The software demonstrated strengths in data organization, visualization, and correlation.
- Initial difficulties with software tools were noted, requiring orientation strategies.
Impact:
- Cmap Tools® enhances concept map construction through formatting and auto-formatting capabilities.
- Implementation requires strategies to address initial user learning curves.
- This study informs the integration of CM software in clinical reasoning education.
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