Introducing physiology practical demonstration in course curriculum for the first year nursing students

Area of Science:

• Physiology Education
• Nursing Education
• Medical Pedagogy

Background:

• Traditional medical education combines lectures, demonstrations, and experiments.
• This study focuses on the role of practical demonstrations in nursing physiology education.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate nursing students' attitudes toward practical demonstrations in physiology.
• To understand the perceived benefits of hands-on physiology experiments for nursing students.

Main Methods:

• First-year nursing students (n=73) participated in practical physiology demonstrations.
• Student attitudes were measured using a 5-point Likert scale questionnaire with 8 items.
• Mean attitude scores were calculated for individual items and the overall scale.

Main Results:

• The overall mean attitude score was 3.76, indicating a favorable response.
• 87% of students agreed that practical demonstrations reinforce physiological concepts.
• 89% of students considered practical demonstrations a positive learning experience.

Conclusions:

• Integrating practical demonstrations alongside lectures improves physiology concept comprehension for nursing students.
• Hands-on physiology experiments are beneficial for nursing education.
• Practical demonstrations enhance the learning experience in physiology for nursing students.