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Using national data sets on CD-ROM to teach nursing research
R L Ailinger1, H Lasus, E Choi
1College of Nursing and Health Science, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA 22030-4444, USA.
Image--The Journal of Nursing Scholarship
|April 1, 1997
Summary
Using national health data sets on CD-ROM for graduate nursing education is economical and effective. This approach provides students valuable research experience while reducing costs associated with primary data collection.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Health Services Research
Background:
- National health data sets offer a valuable resource for teaching research methodologies.
- Utilizing CD-ROM technology facilitates access to large-scale datasets for educational purposes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy of national health data sets on CD-ROM for graduate nursing research instruction.
- To explore the benefits and challenges of using secondary data analysis in nursing curricula.
Main Methods:
- Students in three nursing majors engaged in group work to answer research questions using the National Health Interview Survey data.
- Computer laboratory sessions were conducted to train students in data extraction and analysis using SPSS.
- Advantages and disadvantages of employing national health data sets on CD-ROM were systematically described.
Main Results:
- The pilot program demonstrated success, though challenges were identified.
- Ten actionable steps were formulated to enhance the achievement of educational objectives.
- Student engagement in secondary data analysis proved successful in providing research experience.
Conclusions:
- National data sets on CD-ROM represent an economical and flexible resource for both students and faculty in nursing education.
- Secondary data analysis of national health datasets is an underutilized yet highly beneficial method for graduate nursing programs.
- This approach allows graduate students to gain significant research experience while minimizing financial burdens.