Efectividad del uso de un software integrado con el ECOE para la enseñanza de la administración de medicamentos en pediatría a estudiantes de enfermería
Mery Luz Valderrama Sanabria, Felipe Andrés Corredor Chavarro, Javier Eduardo Martínez Baquero, Sandra Carolina Montaño Contreras
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Abstract
Objective
The use of teaching methods that challenge and stimulate students’ interest and clinical decision-making skills is pertinent. The appropriate use of educational software can reduce teaching problems and facilitate learning in pediatric medication administration. The objective was todetermine the effectiveness of the use of software in the training of nursing professionals at the University de los Llanos.
Method
Quantitative quasi-experimental pre-post study with a control group. The competence administration of medications in pediatrics were evaluated by means of the instrument called structured objective clinical examination, which is recognized by the acronym ECOE which has constructed validity and an alpha value of 0.68, it is known and used for the evaluation of clinical competencies.
Results
The students of both groups received training in the selected procedure and performed the ECOE for the administration of medications in pediatrics. The intervention group was administered the software. Statistical analysis was performed with ANCOVA, students who learned with the software presented on average 0.75 more score or rating, compared to those of traditional teaching.
Conclusions
It was possible to determine that learning with educational software and the clinical simulation favored learning in the administration of medications in pediatrics; this study provides solid evidence that demonstrates the need for further research in this area to improve the knowledge, skills and attitudes of future nursing professionals.
期刊介绍:
Enfermería Clínica is a peer-reviewed scientific journal that is a useful and necessary tool for nursing professionals from the different areas of nursing (healthcare, administration, education and research) as well as for healthcare professionals involved in caring for persons, families and the community. It is the only Spanish nursing journal that mainly publishes original research. The aim of the Journal is to promote increased knowledge through the publication of original research and other studies that may help nursing professionals improve their daily practice. This objective is pursued throughout the different sections that comprise the Journal: Original Articles and Short Original Articles, Special Articles, Patient Care and Letters to the Editor. There is also an Evidence-Based Nursing section that includes comments about original articles of special interest written by experts.