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Effects of a Blended Learning System on Improving the Physical Assessment Ability of Nursing Students

Authors:
Machiko Saeki Yagi
Natsuko Miura
Shigeki Tsuzuku

Keywords: -e-learning; nursing students; physical assessment; nurse education.

Abstract:
This study assessed the effects of a blended learning system—combining e-learning with simulation training—on improving the physical assessment ability of nursing students in Japan. Specifically, we evaluated how e-learning improved physical assessment knowledge and its application in simulation training. We also reviewed their evaluations of the blended learning system, comprising e-learning and simulation training, after they experienced the system and the influence of blended learning on their desire to learn. We used an interventional study design with a questionnaire survey. The results indicated that e-learning improved participants’ ability of checking vital signs and information gathering skills. However, e-learning as regards conducting auscultation, and palpation showed no significant learning effects and simulation training helped to do auscultation and palpation. Additionally, e-learning helped participants recognize the relevance of learning content to their professional practice. In conclusion, using e-learning to study some physical assessment skills was effective and it’s necessary to combine e-learning and simulation to improve physical assessment ability as blended learning.

Pages: 91 to 96

Copyright: Copyright (c) IARIA, 2017

Publication date: March 19, 2017

Published in: conference

ISSN: 2308-4359

ISBN: 978-1-61208-540-1

Location: Nice, France

Dates: from March 19, 2017 to March 23, 2017