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Numerical measures of integration.

K Jacka, D Lewin

    Journal of Advanced Nursing
    |November 1, 1986
    PubMed
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    This study developed methods to measure the integration of nursing education between classroom theory and ward practice. Findings reveal variations in educational opportunities and achieved integration levels across different training schools.

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    Area of Science:

    • Nursing Education
    • Healthcare Professional Training
    • Clinical Learning Environments

    Background:

    • Previous research established methods for assessing clinical learning opportunities by tracking student nurses.
    • This study extends previous work by focusing on the integration of theoretical knowledge and practical ward experience.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To devise and compute indices for measuring the integration of theory and practice in nursing education.
    • To assess the equality of educational opportunities within training schools.
    • To determine the maximum possible and actual levels of integration achievable within hospital training organizations and their relationship to training scheme types.

    Main Methods:

    • Development and application of novel indices to quantify the integration of classroom and ward learning.

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  • Computation of these indices for 72 student nurses across three different training schools.
  • Analysis of data to address questions on equality of opportunity, maximum and actual integration levels, and the impact of training schemes (e.g., modular, block).

    • Main Results:

    • Quantified the degree of equality in educational opportunities within each training school.
    • Determined the maximum potential and actual levels of theory-practice integration achievable in different hospital training settings.
    • Identified connections between achieved integration levels and specific training scheme structures.

    Conclusions:

    • The study provides a quantitative framework for evaluating the integration of nursing education.
    • Findings highlight disparities in educational opportunities and integration levels, informing improvements in training programs.
    • Understanding the relationship between training schemes and integration is crucial for optimizing nursing education.