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Implementing an e-Assessment of Professional Practice.
1Lecturer and Project Lead, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Southampton.
British Journal of Nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)
|December 1, 2015
Summary
The University of Southampton implemented an e-Assessment of Professional Practice (eAoPP) to document student nurse clinical development. This digital platform enhances accessibility for students, mentors, and staff, meeting regulatory requirements.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Digital Health Assessment
- Professional Practice Documentation
Background:
- The Nursing and Midwifery Council mandates accurate documentation of undergraduate nursing students' clinical development.
- Traditional paper-based assessments present challenges in accessibility and management.
- Strategic and pragmatic needs drove the development of a digital solution.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present the development and implementation of an electronic Assessment of Professional Practice (eAoPP) platform.
- To identify key success factors for the eAoPP project.
- To analyze support service activities during the eAoPP rollout.
Main Methods:
- Development and phased rollout of the eAoPP platform over two years.
- Inclusion of students, mentors, and academic staff in the e-portfolio system.
- Audit and preliminary analysis of support services for a specific cohort.
Main Results:
- The eAoPP platform was successfully rolled out to over 5000 students and mentors.
- The system allows access to portfolios from any internet-enabled device.
- Support services were audited during a rollout to 380 students.
Conclusions:
- The eAoPP project successfully addressed the need for digital clinical documentation in nursing education.
- Key success factors were identified for effective implementation.
- Future developments include enhancing employability and expanding to other student groups.
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