Influence of a Patient-Centered Care Coordination Clinical Module on Student Learning: A Multimethod Study.

Area of Science:

• Nursing Education
• Healthcare Management
• Curriculum Development

Background:

• Baccalaureate nursing education needs to emphasize care coordination to address evolving healthcare demands.
• There is limited research on the impact of care coordination curriculum changes on student learning outcomes.
• The study addresses the need for enhanced training in patient-centered care coordination.

Purpose of the Study:

• To investigate the influence of an integrated patient centered care coordination (PCCC) clinical curricular module.
• To assess the impact of this module on nursing student learning outcomes.
• To provide evidence for curricular changes in nursing education.

Main Methods:

• A quasi-experimental mixed-methods design was employed.
• Data were collected using pre-postsurveys and a skills performance instrument.
• Focus groups were conducted to gather qualitative data.

Main Results:

• The PCCC curricular module demonstrated a significant positive effect on student learning outcomes.
• Pre-postsurvey results indicated improvements in knowledge and attitudes.
• Focus group data corroborated the positive impact on learning.

Conclusions:

• Intentional curricular modifications can significantly enhance students' knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors regarding PCCC.
• The findings support the integration of PCCC modules into nursing education.
• This study provides a foundation for future research in nursing curriculum development for care coordination.