Evaluation of a computer-based teaching programme (CBTP) developed for student nurses in an oncology clinical setting

Abstract

The nursing profession, like other professions, is focused on preparing students for practice, and particular attention must be paid to the ability of student nurses to extend their knowledge and to solve nursing care problems effectively. A computer-based teaching programme (CBTP) for clinical practice to achieve these teaching objectives, is discussed. The aim of the computer-based teaching programme, hereafter referred to as the CBTP, was to develop a programme by which student nurses accept the responsibility for learning and the identification of learning needs, as well as the development of a deep approach to learning. The CBTP was also designed to be used in clinical practice. An extensive review of the literature was undertaken to determine how these aims could be attained. Among the aspects taken into account were the various learning theories, learning, learning styles, approaches to learning, the use of computer systems in the nursing profession, their nature, research findings, reasons why educational institutions implement computer-based instruction, the advantages and disadvantages and phases of development as well as the criteria that should be met. Oncological nursing was used to compile the content of the CBTP In its final form the computer-based teaching programme consists of, among others, four cancer disorders and eighty-one multiple choice test items to promote knowledge, and a case study to promote problem-solving. The authoring system selected made the linking of information possible. The linkage of information was considered to be important for the promotion of a deep learning approach. This abstract was translated into English by the publisher or author.