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Computer-assisted instruction for home study: a new venture for continuing education programs in nursing

P J Neafsey1

  • 1School of Nursing, University of Connecticut, Storrs 06269-2059, USA.

Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing
|July 1, 1997
PubMed
Summary

Advanced practice nurses (APNs) demonstrated significant knowledge and self-efficacy gains using a computer-assisted instruction (CAI) program. This home-study CAI offers a feasible alternative to traditional continuing education in nursing.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing Education
  • Pharmacokinetics
  • Digital Learning

Background:

  • Advanced practice nurses (APNs) engaged with a 5-contact hour home-study computer-assisted instructional (CAI) program focused on pharmacokinetics.
  • The program was developed by the study's author.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of a CAI program in pharmacokinetics for APNs.
  • To assess changes in knowledge and self-efficacy among APN participants.

Main Methods:

  • Twenty-seven APNs participated, comparing CAI to traditional lecture-based continuing education.
  • Knowledge tests and self-efficacy questionnaires were administered pre- and post-program use.

Main Results:

  • Participants achieved significant improvements in both knowledge and self-efficacy.

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  • Large effect sizes indicated substantial gains from the CAI program.
  • Users appreciated the program's convenience, user-friendliness, graphics, and interactive elements.

    • Conclusions:

    • Home-study CAI presents a viable alternative to traditional printed materials and lecture-based continuing education for nurses.
    • Computer-based learning demonstrates potential for effective nursing professional development.