scholarly journals Nursing Students’ Perception and Attitude toward Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) in Oman

Author(s):  
Shaikha Alamri ◽  
Iman Al Hashmi ◽  
Kholah Shruba ◽  
Suad Jamaan ◽  
Zaina Alrahbi ◽  
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Objective: To explore undergraduate nursing students’ perception and attitude toward the OSCE. Methods: This cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted between April-May 2020, among undergraduate nursing students in the College of Nursing at Sultan Qaboos University. Two self-administered questionnaires were employed to obtain data on students’ perception and attitude toward OSCE. Students’ feedback on OSCE was collected using open-ended questions about OSCE strengths, weakness, and recommendation for improvement. Surveys responses were based on a 5-point ordinal scale ranging from strongly disagree to strongly agree. Students’ Feedback on OSCE was analyzed as descriptive data by identifying the common themes and categorize them in groups. Results: A total of 160 students completed the study questionnaires. Most agreed that OSCE atmosphere is not good (66.3%) and it shouldn’t be the only mode of practical Examination (40.6%). Also, 64.4% of the students felt that timing allocated to complete the skills was not adequate. The data shows that 33.1% of the examinees felt that OSCE examination is more stressful than clinical examination. In addition, few students supported that OSCE has improved their communication skills and it increased their confidence level to perform nursing skills. Conclusion: The findings of this study appear alarming in regard to students’ perception about the overall process and the validity of OSCE examination as an assessment method. Nursing educators need to consider further evaluation and improvement of the OSCE in order to improve students’ acceptance and appreciation of OSCE as an important form of clinical learning and as an assessment method. Keywords: Objective Structured Clinical Examination; Nursing Education; Baccalaureate; Evaluation; Attitude; Nursing Students; Practical Nursing.

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Antonio Germane Alves Pinto ◽  
Daniele Gomes da Silva ◽  
Estephani Vitorino Correia da Silva ◽  
João Paulo Xavier Silva ◽  
José Adelmo da Silva Filho ◽  
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Objetivo: Analisar as percepções de estudantes de graduação em Enfermagem sobre a utilização do portfólio reflexivo como método de ensino, aprendizagem e avaliação. Método: Pesquisa qualitativa, realizada em uma turma de acadêmicos de Enfermagem, os quais desenvolveram portfólios para a disciplina Tópicos Especiais do Cuidado de Enfermagem. Utilizou-se questionário sobre a percepção dos acadêmicos na construção do portfólio com ênfase em aspectos positivos e negativos do processo. Os dados foram categorizados pela análise de conteúdo temática. Resultados: Os resultados evidenciaram que a utilização do portfólio constitui uma ferramenta para superação do modelo tradicional de ensino, visando a reflexão do estudante no processo ensino-aprendizagem. O sucesso do uso do portfólio como metodologia ativa e método de avaliação depende da participação e interesse dos estudantes e professores. Conclusão: A reflexão no processo ensino-aprendizagem se torna possível com a utilização de metodologias ativas. Como implicações para a prática de Enfermagem, o portfólio se mostrou uma estratégia eficiente para a ampliação do conhecimento teórico, auxiliando no desenvolvimento das habilidades e competências da profissão.Descritores: Educação em Enfermagem; Aprendizagem; Avaliação educacional.PERCEPTIONS OF NURSING STUDENTS ON THE USE OF THE REFLECTIVE PORTFOLIOObjective: To analyze the perceptions of undergraduate nursing students about the use of the reflective portfolio as a teaching, learning and assessment method. Method: Qualitative research, conducted in a class of nursing students, who developed portfolios for the discipline Special Topics of Nursing Care. We used a questionnaire about the students' perception in the portfolio construction with emphasis on positive and negative aspects of the process. Data were categorized by thematic content analysis. Results: The results showed that the use of the portfolio is a tool for overcoming the traditional teaching model, aiming at student reflection in the teaching-learning process. The success of using the portfolio as an active methodology and assessment method depends on the participation and interest of students and teachers. Conclusion: Reflection in the teaching-learning process becomes possible with the use of active methodologies. As implications for nursing practice, the portfolio proved to be an efficient strategy for the expansion of theoretical knowledge, helping in the development of skills and competences of the profession.        Descriptors: Nursing education; Learning; Educational evaluation.PERCEPCIONES DE ESTUDIANTES EN REFERENCIA SOBRE EL USO DE LA CARTERA REFLECTIVAObjetivo: analizar las percepciones de los estudiantes de pregrado de enfermería sobre el uso de la cartera reflexiva como método de enseñanza, aprendizaje y evaluación. Método: Investigación cualitativa, realizada en un grupo de estudiantes de Enfermería, que desarrollaron portafolios para la disciplina Temas Especiales en Atención de Enfermería. Se utilizó un cuestionario sobre la percepción de los académicos en la construcción de la cartera con énfasis en los aspectos positivos y negativos del proceso. Los datos fueron categorizados por análisis de contenido temático. Resultados: Los resultados mostraron que el uso del portafolio es una herramienta para superar el modelo de enseñanza tradicional, con el objetivo de reflejar al alumno en el proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje. El éxito del uso de la cartera como metodología activa y método de evaluación depende de la participación e interés de estudiantes y maestros. Conclusión: La reflexión en el proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje se hace posible con el uso de metodologías activas. Como implicaciones para la práctica de enfermería, el portafolio demostró ser una estrategia eficiente para expandir el conocimiento teórico, ayudando a desarrollar las habilidades y competencias de la profesión.Descriptores: Educación en enfermería; Aprendizaje; Evaluación educativa.


2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hua Zhao ◽  
Peng Zhao ◽  
yanni Wang

Abstract Background: In 2019, China completed the pilot project “Internet Plus Nursing Service.” As undergraduate nursing students are the future of nursing, their attitude, willingness, and motivation toward “Internet Plus Nursing Service” deserves study. The study aimed to investigate the attitude, willingness, and motivation of third-year undergraduate nursing students toward “Internet Plus Nursing Service,” providing a reference for the development of “Internet Plus Nursing Service” and related nursing education. Methods: This cross-sectional study comprised 508 third-year undergraduate nursing students from a public University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, using a self-designed survey. Results: Most students held a positive attitude towards “Internet Plus Nursing Service,” and were willing to choose “Internet Plus Nursing Service” as their future career choice. Conclusion: School education should develop a diversified nursing service model and professional training programs that meet social demands and professional needs, as well as address the opportunities and challenges of the Internet era.


2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 765-774
Author(s):  
Athina Patelarou ◽  
Stefania Schetaki ◽  
Konstantinos Giakoumidakis ◽  
Paschalina Lialiou ◽  
Evridiki Patelarou

(1) Background: evidence-based nursing has been widely adopted by healthcare facilitators, and it is predicated on the connection between research evidence and clinical practice. The knowledge and implementation of evidence-based practice (EBP) depend on a variety of long-established barriers and attitudes. The purpose of this study was to translate and validate the Greek version of the evidence-based practice competence questionnaire (EBP-COQ) and test it on a sample of Greek undergraduate nursing students. (2) Methods: a cross-sectional analysis was conducted on data obtained between November 2018 and January 2019. A convenience sample of 320 Greek undergraduate nursing students participated in a survey to examine the psychometric properties of the tool. The reliability and validity of the tool was examined. Cronbach’s coefficient alpha was used to determine the scale’s internal consistency reliability. (3) Results: the EBP-COQ was translated and validated. The estimated Cronbach’s alpha was higher than 0.70 for all scales. Of the participants, 22.5% were men and 77.5% were women, while 31% of them were in their final year of nursing education. A total of 61% of the students stated that they had not participated in an EBP seminar in the past. High Spearman’s correlation coefficients were found for “Knowledge in EBP” with “Personal attitude towards EBP” (rs = 0.329, p < 0.001). (4) Conclusions: the Greek version of the EBP-COQ is a valid instrument that can be used in the Greek population. It provides information about attitude, knowledge and skills in the EBP approach.


2021 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Izzeddin A. Bdair

Nurses need to master the core nursing competencies to perform their professional duties effectively. The Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs) have been integrated as an innovative method of evaluating clinical skills in the nursing curriculum over the years. The study that directed this article aimed to assess nursing students’ perception toward OSCEs. A cross-sectional descriptive design was used. A convenient sample of 429 undergraduate nursing students was enrolled. In addition to demographic data, the OSCEs’ evaluation questionnaire was used to gather data. The questionnaire assessed nursing students’ evaluation of the OSCEs’ attributes, the quality of OSCEs’ performance, and OSCEs’ scoring and objectivity. Seven questions about the evaluation of the OSCEs’ organisation were added. About two-thirds of the students were female (69.2%) and belonged to the age category of younger than 24 years (59.9%). The OSCEs were rated the most preferred assessment method for clinical competencies and fit for all student levels. Nursing students showed positive perspectives toward OSCEs’ attributes, quality of performance, scoring and objectivity, and organisation. OSCEs have been used as an innovative method of evaluating clinical nursing skills. OSCEs are accepted well by nursing students. The study recommends that academic institutions have to design OCSEs well in terms of preparation, planning, equipping labs, organisation, implementation, follow-up, and monitoring, and they should consider faculty and students’ feedback to make it more effective and valuable.


2018 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 701 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vivian Aline Preto ◽  
Marta De Souza Benevides ◽  
Bruna Geraldo Queiroz ◽  
Sandra Souza Pereira ◽  
Barbara Oliveira Prado Souza ◽  
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RESUMOObjetivo: avaliar a presença de estresse e sua associação com o perfil sociodemográfico em universitários de enfermagem do último ano. Método: estudo quantitativo, investigação de corte transversal com 32 universitários de enfermagem do último ano em uma instituição particular de ensino. Foram utilizados formulário de informações sociodemográficas e o Inventário de Sintomas de Stress para adultos. Os resultados foram submetidos à análise estatística por meio do programa SPSS versão 17.0. Resultado: maioria (75%) dos universitários apresentou sintomas de estresse na fase de resistência (56,3%), com predomínio de sintomas psicológicos (53%). O estresse esteve associado à variável estado civil e à fase de resistência. Conclusão: número significativo de universitários está estressado. O estresse teve associação com a variável sociodemográfica estado civil e a fase de resistência. É relevante observar que a presença de estresse constatada neste estudo é preocupante considerando a saúde desses participantes e seu futuro profissional. Os dados contribuem cientificamente com o fornecimento de subsídios e destaca a necessidade de arranjos para a prevenção de agravos a saúde relacionada ao estresse em universitários de enfermagem. Descritores: Estresse Psicológico; Estresse fisiológico; Estudantes de Enfermagem; Educação em Enfermagem; Educação; Aprendizagem.ABSTRACTObjective: to evaluate the presence of stress and its association with the sociodemographic profile of undergraduate nursing students enrolled in the last year of the course. Method: quantitative, cross-sectional research with 32 nursing students in the last year of the course at a private educational institution. We used a form to collect sociodemographic information and the Stress Symptom Inventory for adults. The results were submitted to statistical analysis in the SPSS software version 17.0. Results: the majority (75%) of the students presented symptoms of stress in the resistance phase (56.3%) with a predominance of psychological symptoms (53%). Stress was associated with marital status and resistance phase. Conclusion: a significant number of undergraduate students are stressed. Stress was associated with the sociodemographic variable marital status and the resistance phase. It is relevant to note that the presence of stress found in this study is a cause of concern considering the health of these participants and their professional future. The present data contributes scientifically to the provision to support and highlights the need for arrangements for the prevention of stress-related health disorders in university nursing students. Descriptors: Psychological Stress; Physiological Stress; Nursing students; Nursing Education; Education; Learning.RESUMENObjetivo: evaluar la presencia de estrés y su asociación con el perfil sociodemográfico en universitarios de enfermería del último año. Método: estudio cuantitativo, investigación de cohorte transversal con 32 universitarios de enfermería del último año en una institución particular de enseñanza. Fueron utilizados un formulario de informaciones sociodemográficas y el Inventario de Síntomas de Estrés para adultos. Los resultados fueron sometidos al análisis estadístico por medio del programa SPSS versión 17.0. Resultado: la mayoría (75%) de los universitarios presentó síntomas de estrés en la fase de resistencia (56,3%) con predominio de síntomas psicológicos (53%). El estrés estuvo asociado a la variable estado civil y a la fase de resistencia. Conclusión: número significativo de universitarios está estresado. El estrés tuvo asociación con la variable sociodemográfica estado civil y la fase de resistencia. Es relevante observar que la presencia de estrés constatada en este estudio es preocupante considerando la salud de esos participantes y su futuro profesional. Los datos contribuyen científicamente con el fornecimiento de subsidios y destacan la necesidad de arreglos para la prevención de problemas a la salud relacionados al estrés en universitarios de enfermería. Descriptores: Estrés Psicológico; Estrés Fisiológico; Estudiantes de Enfermería; Educación em Enfermería; Educación; Aprendizaje.


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