Communication dynamics: Evaluation of educational technology with college nursing students

Abstract

Objective: analyzed the results of nursing students’ assessments of the educational technology Communication facilitator on risks of drug use as a pedagogical resource. Method: in this participatory, quantitative study, evaluation questionnaires were applied after holding focus groups of 31 nursing students at Fluminense Federal University in June 2013. Results: the results showed the technology to be instrument capable of generating data that express individual and collective opinions and meanings attributed to risks of drug use, while at the same time helping prepare university students on this topic. Conclusion: this educational technology can be considered important by prompting discussion, critical reflection and learning about drugs in the nursing field in the university context.