Machiko Saeki Yagi, Natsuko Miura, Shigeki Tsuzuku
eTELEMED 2017 2017年3月23日 International Academy, Research and Industry Association (IARIA).
This study assessed the effects of a blended learning system—combining e-learning with simulation training—on improving the physical assessment ability of nursing students in Japan. Specifically, we evaluated how e-learning improved physical assessment knowledge and its application in simulation training. We also reviewed their evaluations of the blended learning system, comprising e-learning and simulation training, after they experienced the system and the influence of blended learning on their desire to learn. We used an interventional study design with a questionnaire survey. The results indicated that e-learning improved participants’ ability of checking vital signs and information gathering skills. However, e-learning as regards conducting auscultation, and palpation showed no significant learning effects and simulation training helped to do auscultation and palpation. Additionally, blended learning helped participants recognize the relevance of learning content to their professional practice. In conclusion, using e-learning to study some physical assessment skills was effective and it’s necessary to combine e-learning and simulation to improve physical assessment ability as blended learning. study assessed the effects of a blended learning system—combining e-learning with simulation training—on improving the physical assessment ability of nursing students in Japan. Specifically, we evaluated how e-learning improved physical assessment knowledge and its application in simulation training. We also reviewed their evaluations of the blended learning system, comprising e-learning and simulation training, after they experienced the system and the influence of blended learning on their desire to learn. We used an interventional study design with a questionnaire survey. The results indicated that e-learning improved participants’ ability of checking vital signs and information gathering skills. However, e-learning as regards conducting auscultation, and palpation showed no significant learning effects and simulation training helped to do auscultation and palpation. Additionally, blended learning helped participants recognize the relevance of learning content to their professional practice. In conclusion, using e-learning to study some physical assessment skills was effective and it’s necessary to combine e-learning and simulation to improve physical assessment ability as blended learning.