Computer and laboratory simulation in the teaching of neonatal nursing: innovation and impact on learning

Author(s)

Monti Fonseca, Luciana Mara ; Aredes, Natalia Del' Angelo ; Fernandes, Ananda Maria ; da Cunha Batalha, Luis Manuel ; Amado Apostolo, Jorge Manuel ; Amado Martins, Jose Carlos ; Rodrigues, Manuel Alves

• Document type: Journal article
• Source: REVISTA LATINO-AMERICANA DE ENFERMAGEM; v. 24, p. 9-pg., 2016-01-01.

Abstract

Objectives: to evaluate the cognitive learning of nursing students in neonatal clinical evaluation from a blended course with the use of computer and laboratory simulation; to compare the cognitive learning of students in a control and experimental group testing the laboratory simulation; and to assess the extracurricular blended course offered on the clinical assessment of preterm infants, according to the students. Method: a quasi-experimental study with 14 Portuguese students, containing pretest, midterm test and post-test. The technologies offered in the course were serious game e-Baby, instructional software of semiology and semiotechnique, and laboratory simulation. Data collection tools developed for this study were used for the course evaluation and characterization of the students. Nonparametric statistics were used: Mann-Whitney and Wilcoxon. Results: the use of validated digital technologies and laboratory simulation demonstrated a statistically significant difference (p = 0.001) in the learning of the participants. The course was evaluated as very satisfactory for them. The laboratory simulation alone did not represent a significant difference in the learning. Conclusions: the cognitive learning of participants increased significantly. The use of technology can be partly responsible for the course success, showing it to be an important teaching tool for innovation and motivation of learning in healthcare. (AU)

• FAPESP's process: 11/03191-6 - Emotional design: contributions to the interaction student-virtual learning object and neonatal nursing - phases I, II, III and IV
• Grantee: Luciana Mara Monti Fonseca
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships abroad - Research
• FAPESP's process: 08/11271-7 - A educational software on physical examination for the teaching of neonatal nursing
• Grantee: Carmen Gracinda Silvan Scochi
• Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants
• FAPESP's process: 13/03101-2 - Serious game m-Baby and e-Baby: contributions of emotional design for education in neonatal nursing
• Grantee: Luciana Mara Monti Fonseca
• Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants