J Korean Acad Fundam Nurs.  2012 Feb;19(1):66-73.

Effectiveness of web based learning program on self efficacy, knowledge, and competence in measurement of blood pressure

• Lee SH

Abstract

PURPOSE
This study was done to identify the effectiveness of a web based learning program on self efficacy, knowledge, and competence in measurement of blood pressure in college nursing students. METHOD: This study was an experimental research study. Data were collected from April 20 to June 1. 2011. The participants were 68 first year nursing students (experimental group 37, control group 31). The collected data were analyzed with the PASW 18.0 program, using chi2-test, t-test, and Cronbach's alpha.
RESULTS
The mean score for self efficacy in blood pressure measurement in the experimental group was 61.9 and in the control group 60.7. This result was statistically significant (t=3.301, p=.002). The mean score for knowledge of blood pressure measurement in the experimental group was 11.5 and in the control group 10.8. This result was statistically significant (t=2.910, p=.005). But effectiveness of competence in blood pressure measurement was not significant.
CONCLUSION
The study results show that the web based learning program was effective for self efficacy and knowledge in blood pressure measurement but not for competence indicating.-a need to develop strategies to improve competence in blood presessure measurement for these students.

Keyword

Learning; Self Efficacy; Competence; Blood Pressure

MeSH Terms

Blood Pressure
Humans
Learning
Mental Competency
Self Efficacy
Students, Nursing