Effectiveness of Self-directed Learning on Competency in Physical Assessment, Academic Self-confidence and Learning Satisfaction of Nursing Students / 기본간호학회지
Journal of Korean Academy of Fundamental Nursing
;
: 181-188, 2017.
Article
in English
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-650536
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
Competency in physical assessment is an important component of nursing practice. However, some physical assessment skills are not being utilized within the current teacher-centered, content-heavy curriculum. This study was conducted to identify the effects of student-centered, self-directed learning in the physical assessment class.METHODS:
An experimental study with a post-test only control group design was used to compare an intervention group that was provided self-directed learning classes and a control group that was provided traditional lecture and practice classes. Competency in physical assessment, academic self-confidence, and learning satisfaction were evaluated. Collected data were analyzed using χ²-test (Fisher's exact test) and independent t-test.RESULTS:
Competency in physical assessment was significantly higher in the experimental group. However, academic self-confidence and learning satisfaction were not significantly different between the groups.CONCLUSION:
The findings in this study indicate that self-directed learning can improve nursing students competency in physical assessment and that self-directed learning is a good education method to improve nursing students' competency in physical assessment during clinical practice and perform quality patient care by making active use of physical assessment skills.
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Index:
WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Physical Examination
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Students, Nursing
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Nursing
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Curriculum
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Education
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Education, Nursing
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Patient Care
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Learning
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Methods
Type of study:
Prognostic study
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Journal of Korean Academy of Fundamental Nursing
Year:
2017
Type:
Article
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