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A meta-analysis of computer-based instruction in nursing education
1Office of Academic Planning & Development, Baylor College of Dentistry, Dallas, TX 75266-0677.
Computers in Nursing
|March 1, 1994
Summary
Computer-based instruction (CBI) in nursing education generally outperforms traditional teaching methods, showing a medium effect size. Interactive video and elective course formats yield the best results, indicating a need for further research.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Educational Technology
- Medical Informatics
Background:
- Extensive research exists on computer-based instruction (CBI) in nursing education over 25 years.
- Quantitative summaries of these studies are lacking.
Purpose of the Study:
- To quantitatively synthesize findings from comparative studies on CBI in nursing education.
- To determine the overall effectiveness of CBI compared to conventional instruction.
Main Methods:
- Employed Glass's meta-analysis techniques.
- Statistically integrated findings from 29 comparative studies on CBI.
- Analyzed effect sizes based on study features.
Main Results:
- A majority of studies favored CBI over conventional methods.
- The overall achievement effect size was 0.45 (medium effect).
- Interactive video CBI and elective course implementations showed larger effect sizes.
Conclusions:
- CBI is an effective instructional method in nursing education.
- Interactive video and elective course formats are particularly beneficial.
- Further research with better reporting is needed to optimize CBI for student outcomes.