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Using reusable learning objects (rlos) in wound care education: undergraduate student nurse's evaluation of their learning gain

Author(s)
Redmond, Catherine  
Davies, Carmel  
Cornally, Deirdre  
Adam, Ewa  
Daly, Orla  
et al.  
Uri
http://hdl.handle.net/10197/9426
Date Issued
2018-01
Date Available
2018-07-12T11:19:52Z
Abstract
Background: Both nationally and internationally concerns have been expressed over the adequacy of preparation of undergraduate nurses for the clinical skill of wound care. This project describes the educational evaluation of a series of Reusable Learning Objects (RLOs) as a blended learning approach to facilitate undergraduate nursing students learning of wound care for competence development. Constructivism Learning Theory and Cognitive Theory of Multimedia Learning informed the design of the RLOs, promoting active learner approaches. Clinically based case studies and visual data from two large university teaching hospitals provided the authentic learning materials required. Interactive exercises and formative feedback were incorporated into the educational resource. Methods: Evaluation of student perceived learning gains in terms of knowledge, ability and attitudes were measured using a quantitative pre and posttest Wound Care Competency Outcomes Questionnaire. The RLO CETL Questionnaire was used to identify perceived learning enablers. Statistical and deductive thematic analyses inform the findings. Results: Students (n=192) reported that their ability to meet the competency outcomes for wound care had increased significantly after engaging with the RLOs. Students rated the RLOs highly across all categories of perceived usefulness, impact, access and integration. Conclusion: These findings provide evidence that the use of RLOs for both knowledge-based and performance-based learning is effective. RLOs when designed using clinically real case scenarios reflect the true complexities of wound care and offer innovative interventions in nursing curricula.
Type of Material
Journal Article
Publisher
Elsevier
Journal
Nurse Education Today
Volume
60
Start Page
3
End Page
10
Copyright (Published Version)
2017 Elsevier
Subjects

Reusable learning obj...

Chronic wound care

Student nurses

Learning gains

Learning enablers

Clinical competency

DOI
10.1016/j.nedt.2017.09.014
Language
English
Status of Item
Peer reviewed
This item is made available under a Creative Commons License
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Owning collection
Nursing, Midwifery & Health Systems Research Collection

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