Modified Use of Team-Based Learning to Teach Nursing Documentation.

Area of Science:

• Nursing Education
• Clinical Documentation
• Healthcare Professional Development

Background:

• Effective nursing documentation is crucial for patient safety and care quality.
• Gaps in nurses' knowledge of documentation methods can lead to adverse outcomes.
• Improving nurses' documentation skills requires innovative and effective teaching strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the efficacy of Team-Based Learning (TBL) as a teaching method for nursing documentation.
• To enhance nurses' knowledge and practical skills in clinical documentation through TBL.

Main Methods:

• Team-Based Learning (TBL) was implemented in a nursing documentation workshop for 20 nurses.
• The TBL process involved pre-reading, individual readiness assurance tests (IRAT), and group work.
• Qualitative data on participant experiences were gathered through observations and interviews.

Main Results:

• The TBL method significantly improved information transfer, intrapersonal relationships, and collaboration among nurses.
• All participating nurses reported satisfaction with the educational content and the TBL approach.
• Nurses perceived TBL as a valuable tool for enhancing their reporting skills and teamwork.

Conclusions:

• Team-Based Learning fosters essential nursing attributes like teamwork and improves learning of complex content.
• Implementing TBL can lead to significant advancements in nursing education and professional development.
• It is recommended to integrate TBL into nursing curricula to bolster nurses' skills and knowledge in documentation.