Journal article
Effectiveness of three-dimensional visualisation on undergraduate nursing and midwifery students' knowledge and achievement in pharmacology: A mixed methods study
Nurse Education Today, Vol.81, pp.19-25
2019
PMID: 31306850
Abstract
Background: Historically nursing and midwifery students have reported difficulty understanding the concept-based science underpinning the interactions between drugs and their targets. This knowledge is crucial for the administration and monitoring of the therapeutic and adverse effects of medications. Immersive three-dimensional technology is reported to enhance understanding of complex scientific concepts but the physical effects of motion sickness may limit its use. Objectives: This project compared the effectiveness of three-dimensional immersive visualisation technology with two-dimensional visualisation technology as a teaching method to improve student understanding of a pharmacological concept, and to assess levels of student discomfort and satisfaction associated with the experience. Design: Traditional lecture content and presentation about drug-receptor binding was followed by exposure to either a two- or three-dimensional artifact visualising β-adrenoceptor binding. Two student groups were compared by type of exposure: Group 1 watched the artifact via a three-dimensional immersive facility and Group 2 on a wide, two-dimensional screen. Settings: School of Nursing and Midwifery in a regional university in Southeast Queensland, Australia. Participants: Two hundred and two second year undergraduate nursing and midwifery students. Methods: The study used mixed methods methodology. Pre- and post- testing of student knowledge was collected using five multiple-choice questions. A post-intervention survey elicited students' self-assessed perceptions of discomfort and satisfaction with the learning experience. Results: The three-dimensional immersive learning experience was comparable to the two-dimensional experience in terms of satisfaction and comfort but resulted in statistically significant improvements in post-test scores. Conclusions: The three-dimensional experience improved understanding when compared to two-dimensional viewing, satisfied students leaning needs, and caused minimal discomfort. The results are encouraging in terms of using three-dimensional technology to enhance student knowledge of pharmacological concepts necessary for competency in medication management.
Details
- Title
- Effectiveness of three-dimensional visualisation on undergraduate nursing and midwifery students' knowledge and achievement in pharmacology: A mixed methods study
- Authors
- Julie Hanson (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - School of Nursing, Midwifery and ParamedicinePatrea R Andersen (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - School of Nursing, Midwifery and ParamedicinePeter K Dunn (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - School of Health and Sports Science
- Publication details
- Nurse Education Today, Vol.81, pp.19-25
- Publisher
- Churchill Livingstone
- Date published
- 2019
- DOI
- 10.1016/j.nedt.2019.06.008
- ISSN
- 0260-6917
- PMID
- 31306850
- Copyright note
- Copyright © 2019. This manuscript version is made available under the CC-BY-NC-ND 4.0 license http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/
- Organisation Unit
- School of Health - Nursing; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Health and Sport Sciences - Legacy; School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine - Legacy; School of Science, Technology and Engineering; Engage Research Lab
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99451244602621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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