Assessing the Effectiveness of Technology-Based Learning Tools in Nursing Education and Skill Development
Posted: Oct 27, 2023
Abstract
The integration of technology into nursing education represents a paradigm shift in how healthcare professionals develop the complex competencies required for clinical practice. Traditional approaches to nursing education have relied heavily on didactic instruction combined with hands-on clinical experiences, but these methods face significant limitations in scalability, standardization, and safety. The emergence of sophisticated educational technologies promises to address these challenges while potentially enhancing learning outcomes through immersive, interactive, and personalized experiences. However, the rapid proliferation of technological tools has outpaced rigorous evaluation of their educational efficacy, particularly regarding how different technological approaches impact the multidimensional nature of nursing competency. This research addresses critical gaps in understanding how various technology-based learning tools influence not only knowledge acquisition but also the development of clinical reasoning, procedural skills, and professional judgment. Previous studies have typically employed reductionist approaches that measure isolated outcomes, failing to capture the complex interplay between technological features and the holistic development of nursing expertise. Our investigation moves beyond conventional evaluation frameworks by examining how different technological modalities affect cognitive load, skill transfer, confidence development, and clinical decision-making simultaneously.
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