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Janet A LoVerde1,2, Cindy Kerber1, Teresa Kisch3
1Mennonite College of Nursing at Illinois State University, Normal, Illinois, USA.
Nursing Forum
|April 9, 2021
Summary
Nursing education using hands-on manipulatives significantly improved students' intentions to change clinical practice compared to traditional lectures. This interactive approach enhances learning and application.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Medical Simulation
- Health Professions Education
Background:
- Manipulatives, interactive tools, enhance student engagement and learning.
- Previous research indicates manipulatives are effective across diverse student populations.
- Theoretical frameworks include Kirkpatrick's Four Levels of Evaluation and Theory of Planned Behavior.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the impact of manipulatives in nursing education on satisfaction, learning, behavior, and practice change intentions.
- To compare the effectiveness of manipulative-based training versus traditional lecture methods.
- To assess the long-term effects of manipulative use on clinical practice.
Main Methods:
- A quasi-experimental design compared lecture and manipulative training for nursing students.
- A hands-on manipulative demonstrated fluid imbalance physiology.
- Data collected via pre-training, immediate post-training, and 6-8 week follow-up questionnaires.
Main Results:
- Significant differences were found in Intentions to Change Practice (p=0.014) favoring the manipulative group.
- The manipulative showed greater potential for influencing clinical practice compared to lecture.
- Satisfaction, Learning, and Behavior also showed positive trends, though not all reached statistical significance.
Conclusions:
- Manipulative-based training in nursing education can significantly enhance students' intentions to alter their clinical practice.
- Interactive learning tools offer a promising avenue for improving nursing education outcomes.
- Further research should explore the broader impact of manipulatives on patient care and clinical skills.
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