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Using Learning Outcome Measures to assess Doctoral Nursing Education
Published on: June 21, 2010
[Current state of competence assessment in nursing]
Ingrid Darmann-Finck1, Bernd Reuschenbach
1Universität Bremen, Institut für Public Health und Pflegeforschung, Bremen. darmann@uni-bremen.de
Zeitschrift Fur Evidenz, Fortbildung Und Qualitat Im Gesundheitswesen
|February 19, 2013
Summary
Competency measurement in nursing education requires robust tools for optimizing outcomes. Further research is needed to understand learning processes beyond simple diagnostics for enhanced quality.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Science
- Educational Measurement
Context:
- Optimizing outcome-oriented educational processes in nursing.
- Aligning competency measurement with evidence-based practice principles.
Purpose:
- Classify existing measurement tools for nursing competence.
- Identify research gaps in nursing competence measurement.
- Critically evaluate outcome-oriented quality assurance in nursing education.
Summary:
- This study classifies measurement tools for nursing competence to map the research landscape.
- It identifies limitations in current competence diagnostics and questions the efficacy of outcome-oriented quality assurance.
- The research highlights the need for methodological advancements and qualitative studies.
Impact:
- Informs the development of more effective nursing education assessment strategies.
- Guides future research directions in nursing competence and educational quality.
- Promotes a deeper understanding of learning and interaction within nursing training contexts.
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