Evaluation of undergraduate nursing students' attitudes towards statistics courses, before and after a course in applied statistics

2013 ◽  
Vol 33 (9) ◽  
pp. 949-955 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brad Hagen ◽  
Olu Awosoga ◽  
Peter Kellett ◽  
Samuel Ofori Dei
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Applied Statistics ◽  
Undergraduate Nursing Students ◽  
Undergraduate Nursing ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Statistics Courses ◽  
Students Attitudes

Fear and Loathing: Undergraduate Nursing Students’ Experiences of a Mandatory Course in Applied Statistics

2013 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 27-34 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brad Hagen ◽  
Oluwagbohunmi A. Awosoga ◽  
Peter Kellett ◽  
Marie Damgaard
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Teaching Methods ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Applied Statistics ◽  
Undergraduate Nursing Students ◽  
Qualitative Research Study ◽  
Undergraduate Nursing ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Perceived Relevance ◽  
Fear And Anxiety

AbstractThis article describes the results of a qualitative research study evaluating nursing students’ experiences of a mandatory course in applied statistics, and the perceived effectiveness of teaching methods implemented during the course. Fifteen nursing students in the third year of a four-year baccalaureate program in nursing participated in focus groups before and after taking the mandatory course in statistics. The interviews were transcribed and analyzed using content analysis to reveal four major themes: (i) “one of those courses you throw out?,” (ii) “numbers and terrifying equations,” (iii) “first aid for statistics casualties,” and (iv) “re-thinking curriculum.” Overall, the data revealed that although nursing students initially enter statistics courses with considerable skepticism, fear, and anxiety, there are a number of concrete actions statistics instructors can take to reduce student fear and increase the perceived relevance of courses in statistics.

scholarly journals Virtual learning object for the simulated evaluation of acute pain in nursing students

2011 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 229-237 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ana Graziela Alvarez ◽  
Grace Teresinha Marcon Dal Sasso
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Acute Pain ◽  
Qualitative Evaluation ◽  
Virtual Learning ◽  
Learning Object ◽  
Undergraduate Nursing Students ◽  
Undergraduate Nursing ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Quasi Experimental

This study aimed to evaluate the results of the application of a virtual learning object for the simulated evaluation of acute pain in the learning of undergraduate nursing students and to verify the opinions of the students regarding the quality of the technology. This was a quasi-experimental, non-randomized, before and after study performed with 14 students in the seventh phase of the undergraduate nursing course of the Federal University of Santa Catarina. The pre (8.84) and post-test (9.31) means revealed significant differences in learning after the intervention (p=0.03). In the qualitative evaluation the flexibility of access, access independent of time/place, freedom to decide the best learning route and the similarity with reality were highlighted. It constitutes a promising educational tool, an interactive experience, similar to reality, dynamic and constructive learning. The application of the technology has brought positive results for learning about pain evaluation, contributing to fill the gap in the teaching of the thematic.

scholarly journals An aging simulation game’s impact on the attitudes of nursing students

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carla Sílvia Neves da Nova Fernandes ◽  
Germano Couto ◽  
Andreia Afonso
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Elderly Person ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Simulation Game ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Future Health ◽  
Undergraduate Nursing Students ◽  
Undergraduate Nursing ◽  
Before And After ◽  
The Impact

Background & Aim: The aging of the population poses new challenges, among others, a greater concern with the teaching of geriatrics and gerontology, especially to future health professionals. The simulation game "Aging Nursing Game" ® was used with the objective of evaluating the impact of an aging simulation game on nursing students' attitudes towards the elderly. Methods & Materials: A pre-test and post-test type quasi-experimental study was performed, without control group. The research was developed between February and July 2018. The subjects of this study were second-year undergraduate nursing students. A game was used as an intervention. To measure the effectiveness of the game, a questionnaire was applied before and after the intervention. The data collection instrument consisted of a questionnaire composed of two parts, the first part for sociodemographic characterization, and another consisting of the Portuguese version of the Kogan Scale (KAOP). Results: The sample consisted of 45 undergraduate nursing students from the 2nd year corresponding to 75% of the population. The attitude towards the elderly person improved significantly before and after the intervention. Of the 34 items on the Kogan Scale (KAOP), 21 improved significantly. Conclusion: The simulation game has proven to be effective in teaching students changing attitudes towards the elderly (p <0.05).

scholarly journals Hand Hygiene Training and Its Impact on the Knowledge of Undergraduate Nursing Students in Kosovo

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 142 ◽  
Author(s):  
I. Sopjani ◽  
P. Jahn ◽  
J. Behrens
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
Hand Hygiene ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
Educational Institution ◽  
Knowledge Level ◽  
Undergraduate Nursing Students ◽  
Undergraduate Nursing ◽  
Care Workers ◽  
Before And After

BACKGROUND: Hand hygiene (HH) performing is a must in health care settings because it affects the human lives. Health Care Workers (HCW) must be aware and be trained continuously as regards hand hygiene.AIM: The aim of this article was to evaluate and compare the knowledge before and after an educational training of undergraduate nursing students at an educational institution in Pristine, Kosovo.METHODS: A pre- post survey was conducted in February 2016 at an educational institution in Pristine, Kosovo. The World Health Organization (WHO) questionnaire for hand hygiene knowledge of Health Care Workers (HCW) was used to collect the data.RESULTS: From a total of 100 students, only 13 (13 %) were men and 87 (87%) were women. Their ages ranged between 18-23 years old. Only 55 (55 %) had poor knowledge level, 42 (42%) had moderate knowledge level and only 3 (3%) had good knowledge about HH practices before the training and after the training only 1 (1%) participant was found with poor knowledge, 61 (61%) moderate knowledge and 38 (38 %) good knowledge. The training had a significant impact on the acquisition of HH’ knowledge. This was shown by the significant difference between the total points before and after the training (p <0.001).CONCLUCION: The training should be done consistently and be part of the nursing school curriculum, maintaining a satisfactory level of knowledge about hand hygiene as these students in a near future will face with Hand Hygiene (HH) issues in their daily clinical work.

scholarly journals Undergraduate nursing students’ attitudes toward mental health nursing

2015 ◽  
Vol 35 (8) ◽  
pp. 948-953 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vipavee Thongpriwan ◽  
Susan E. Leuck ◽  
Rhonda L. Powell ◽  
Staci Young ◽  
Suzanne G. Schuler ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
Mental Health Nursing ◽  
Undergraduate Nursing Students ◽  
Undergraduate Nursing ◽  
Students Attitudes ◽  
Health Nursing
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