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Does Podcast Use Enhance Critical Thinking in Nursing Education?
1About the Author Cynthia A. Blum, PhD, RN, CNE, is an associate professor, Florida Atlantic University Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing, Boca Raton, Florida. For more information, contact Dr. Blum at cblum@health.fau.edu.
Nursing Education Perspectives
|December 8, 2017
Summary
Adjunctive podcast viewing did not significantly improve nursing students' critical thinking (CT) skills. While students enjoyed this learning method, further research is needed due to limited sample size and demographic factors.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Health Professions Education
- Cognitive Science
Background:
- Critical thinking (CT) is essential for nursing practice.
- Innovative educational tools are sought to enhance nursing student learning.
- Podcasts offer a flexible, accessible learning modality.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the impact of adjunctive critical thinking (CT) podcast viewing on nursing students' CT abilities.
- To explore the relationship between podcast usage, demographic factors, and CT skill development.
Main Methods:
- A pilot interventional study was conducted with pre-licensure nursing students.
- An intervention group received unrestricted access to a CT podcast.
- The Health Sciences Reasoning Test (HSRT) was used for pretest and posttest assessments.
Main Results:
- No statistically significant difference was found in HSRT pretest and posttest scores between groups.
- Podcast viewing frequency and demographic factors did not correlate with CT score improvements.
- Students reported a positive reception to the podcast learning method via Likert scale.
Conclusions:
- Adjunctive CT podcast viewing did not demonstrably improve nursing students' critical thinking abilities in this pilot study.
- The learning method was positively received by students, suggesting potential for engagement.
- Limitations including sample size and demographic diversity necessitate further investigation.
