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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
PubMed
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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.

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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.

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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.