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Evaluation of a Clinical Policy Learning Activity
The Journal of Nursing Education
|January 31, 2018
Summary
This pilot study found that comparing evidence-based practice to hospital policies was a positive learning activity for nursing students. It reinforced evidence-based practice and improved understanding of nursing policies.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Healthcare Policy
Background:
- Students compared evidence-based practice (EBP) to hospital policies during clinical rotations.
- A pilot study was conducted to evaluate this clinical learning activity.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate a clinical learning activity where students compared EBP to hospital policies.
- To assess student and faculty perceptions of the learning activity.
Main Methods:
- Developed and piloted student and faculty surveys.
- Utilized purposive sampling to collect qualitative data and basic statistics.
Main Results:
- Student satisfaction with the activity was generally positive.
- Key themes included relevance to practice, met course outcomes, and reinforcement of EBP.
- Faculty surveys indicated the activity was a useful tool for learning and utilizing EBP.
Conclusions:
- The learning activity is an effective teaching and learning strategy.
- Collaboration enhanced students' understanding of evidence in nursing practice.
- Future work will focus on survey validation.
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