Development of a Mobile Learning System for Nurses' Cultural Competency Training.

Area of Science:

• Nursing Education
• Health Informatics
• Mobile Learning

Background:

• Cultural competency is crucial for effective nursing care, especially in diverse patient populations.
• Existing training methods may not adequately address the need for accessible and engaging cultural competency education for nurses.
• Mobile learning offers a flexible and scalable solution for delivering continuous professional development.

Purpose of the Study:

• To develop and evaluate a mobile learning system for delivering cultural competency training to nurses.
• To identify essential system content and functions based on literature, expert opinions, and user requirements.
• To create a user-friendly and effective platform for enhancing nurses' cultural competence.

Main Methods:

• A system development life cycle (SDLC) approach was employed for systematic development.
• Content and functionalities were determined through literature review, expert consultations, and user needs assessment.
• System design included algorithm, database, and user interface development, followed by implementation using the Newin Touchclass authoring tool.
• Heuristics evaluation was conducted for system assessment and refinement.

Main Results:

• A functional mobile learning system for cultural competency training was successfully developed.
• The system design incorporated evidence-based content and user-centered functionalities.
• Heuristics evaluation identified areas for improvement, leading to system modifications.
• The implemented system provides a structured and accessible training resource for nurses.

Conclusions:

• Mobile learning systems can effectively deliver cultural competency training to nurses.
• A user-centered design process is vital for developing effective educational technology in healthcare.
• Continuous evaluation and modification are essential for optimizing educational system performance.
• This mobile learning system has the potential to enhance nursing practice by improving cultural competence.