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Teaching student nurses how to use electronic patient records through simulation: A case study.
Karen Elliott1, Di Marks-Maran2, Rene Bach3
1School of Nursing, Faculty of Health, Social Care and Education, Kingston University, Kingston Hill Campus, Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey, KT2 7LB, UK.
Nursing students effectively learned Electronic Patient Records (EPR) through a simulated healthcare technology activity. This innovative curriculum integration prepared them well for using EPR in real-world nursing practice.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Health Informatics
- Digital Health
Background:
- Technological advancements are transforming healthcare delivery.
- Integrating new technologies into nursing curricula is essential for preparing future nurses.
- Electronic Patient Records (EPR) represent a significant innovation in healthcare information management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the development and implementation of a simulation activity for nursing students to practice using Electronic Patient Records (EPR).
- To evaluate student nurses' perceptions of a simulation activity involving EPR.
- To assess the effectiveness of the simulation in preparing students for EPR use in clinical practice.
Main Methods:
- A case study approach was used to develop and implement an EPR simulation activity.
- Collaboration between a healthcare faculty and a web designer facilitated the creation of the simulation.
- An evaluation study collected student perceptions regarding the simulation and EPR use.
Main Results:
- Students reported positive perceptions of the simulation activity.
- Student nurses found the EPR application within the simulation to be beneficial.
- The simulation effectively prepared students for utilizing EPR in their professional practice.
Conclusions:
- Simulation activities are a valuable tool for teaching nursing students to use Electronic Patient Records.
- Curriculum adaptation is crucial for equipping nursing students with essential digital health skills.
- Experiential learning with health informatics tools enhances student readiness for modern healthcare environments.
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