Journal article
A pilot project in distance education: Nurse practitioner students' experience of personal video capture technology as an assessment method of clinical skills
Nurse Education Today, Vol.33(3), pp.253-257
2013
Abstract
This paper reports on a pilot project aimed at exploring postgraduate distance students' experiences using personal video capture technology to complete competency assessments in physical examination. A pre-intervention survey gathered demographic data from nurse practitioner students (n = 31) and measured their information communication technology fluency. Subsequently, thirteen (13) students were allocated a hand held video camera to use in their clinical setting. Those participating in the trial completed a post-intervention survey and further data were gathered using semi-structured interviews. Data were analysed by descriptive statistics and deductive content analysis, and the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (Venkatesh et al., 2003) were used to guide the project. Uptake of the intervention was high (93%) as students recognised the potential benefit. Students were video recorded while performing physical examinations. They described high level of stress and some anxiety, which decreased rapidly while assessment was underway. Barriers experienced were in the areas of facilitating conditions (technical character e.g. upload of files) and social influence (e.g. local ethical approval). Students valued the opportunity to reflect on their recorded performance with their clinical mentors and by themselves. This project highlights the demands and difficulties of introducing technology to support work-based learning. © 2011 Elsevier Ltd.
Details
- Title
- A pilot project in distance education: Nurse practitioner students' experience of personal video capture technology as an assessment method of clinical skills
- Authors
- Haakan Strand (Author) - University of QueenslandStephanie Fox-Young (Author) - University of QueenslandPhil Long (Author) - University of QueenslandFiona E Bogossian (Author) - University of Queensland
- Publication details
- Nurse Education Today, Vol.33(3), pp.253-257
- Publisher
- Churchill Livingstone
- Date published
- 2013
- DOI
- 10.1016/j.nedt.2011.11.014
- ISSN
- 0260-6917; 0260-6917
- Organisation Unit
- School of Health; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Health and Sport Sciences - Legacy; School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Legacy
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99451505602621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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