Effectiveness of using software integrated with the ECOE for teaching paediatric medication administration to nursing...

The use of teaching methods that challenge and stimulate students' interest and clinical decision-making skills is pertinent. The appropriate use of educational software can reduce teaching problems and facilitate learning in pediatric medication administration. The objective was todetermine the effectiveness of the use of software in the training of nursing professionals at the University de los Llanos.

Quantitative quasi-experimental pre-post study with a control group. The competence administration of medications in pediatrics were evaluated by means of the instrument called structured objective clinical examination, which is recognized by the acronym ECOE which has constructed validity and an alpha value of 0.68, it is known and used for the evaluation of clinical competencies.

The students of both groups received training in the selected procedure and performed the ECOE for the administration of medications in pediatrics. The intervention group was administered the software. Statistical analysis was performed with ANCOVA, students who learned with the software presented on average 0.75 more score or rating, compared to those of traditional teaching.

It was possible to determine that learning with educational software and the clinical simulation favored learning in the administration of medications in pediatrics; this study provides solid evidence that demonstrates the need for further research in this area to improve the knowledge, skills and attitudes of future nursing professionals.