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Learn the game but don't play it: nurses' perspectives on learning and applying statistics in practice
Julie Gaudet1, Mina D Singh2, Iris Epstein1
1School of Nursing, George Brown College, 51 Dockside Drive, P.O. Box 1015, Station B, Toronto, Ontario M5T 2 T9, Canada.
Nurse Education Today
|June 11, 2013
Summary
Nurses value statistics for professional growth but lack confidence in applying it. Enhancing statistics education is crucial for nurses to fully utilize data in practice.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Statistics Pedagogy
- Health Sciences Research
Background:
- Limited research exists on undergraduate nursing statistics education.
- Curricula development and delivery lack evidence-based guidance.
Purpose of the Study:
- Explore alumni nurses' perspectives on statistics education.
- Investigate the application of statistics in nursing practice.
Main Methods:
- Mixed-method approach combining quantitative surveys (n=232) and qualitative interviews (n=36).
- Study conducted with nursing alumni from Ontario universities (2005-2009).
Main Results:
- Nurses perceive statistics as valuable and possess strong math skills.
- Alumni reported not using statistics in practice despite recognizing its importance.
- Key themes: nurses value statistics but lack comfort in its application.
Conclusions:
- Nurses acknowledge statistics' role in enhancing professional image and communication.
- Nurses feel excluded from fully applying statistical knowledge in practice.
- Findings necessitate changes in nursing statistics pedagogy and practice.
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