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Evaluation of a labor and delivery videodisc simulation
E E Weiner1, J S Gordon, B R Gilman
1University of Cincinnati College of Nursing & Health, OH 45221-0038.
Computers in Nursing
|July 1, 1993
Summary
Interactive videodisc (IVD) simulations significantly boost nursing students' clinical confidence and learning in labor and delivery. This innovative approach enhances traditional training for better patient care outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Medical Simulation
Background:
- Junior-level nursing students require effective training methods for labor and delivery.
- Assessing the impact of innovative educational tools is crucial for curriculum development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effect of an interactive videodisc (IVD) simulation on nursing students' learning and clinical confidence in labor and delivery.
- To compare the outcomes of IVD simulation integrated with clinical experience versus traditional clinical experience alone.
Main Methods:
- A pretest-posttest design was used with two groups of junior-level nursing students (n=39).
- Group 1 (n=18) underwent IVD simulation before clinical experience; Group 2 (n=21) received clinical experience first, followed by IVD simulation.
- Knowledge and clinical confidence were measured for both groups.
Main Results:
- Students who completed both the IVD program and clinical experience demonstrated significantly higher levels of clinical confidence and learning.
- The integrated approach yielded superior educational outcomes compared to the traditional clinical experience alone.
- Student feedback on the IVD program was overwhelmingly positive, with suggestions for enhancement.
Conclusions:
- Interactive videodisc simulations are effective tools for enhancing nursing education in labor and delivery.
- Integrating IVD simulations with clinical practice improves both knowledge acquisition and confidence in student nurses.
- This technology offers a valuable supplement to traditional nursing training programs.