Effectiveness of Self-directed Learning on Competency in Physical Assessment, Academic Self-confidence and Learning Satisfaction of Nursing Students.
10.7739/jkafn.2017.24.3.181
- Author:
Yun Hee SHIN
1
;
Jihea CHOI
;
Margaret J STOREY
;
Seul Gi LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Nursing, Yonsei University Wonju College of Medicine, Wonju, Korea. jiheachoi@yonsei.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Learning;
Physical examination;
Nursing education;
Nursing students
- MeSH:
Curriculum;
Education;
Education, Nursing;
Humans;
Learning*;
Methods;
Nursing*;
Patient Care;
Physical Examination;
Students, Nursing*
- From:Journal of Korean Academy of Fundamental Nursing
2017;24(3):181-188
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
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.
