J Korean Acad Fundam Nurs.  2008 May;15(2):134-142.

Satisfaction with Evaluation Method for Fundamental Nursing Practical Skill Education Through Cell Phone Animation Self-Monitoring and Feedback: Focus on Foley Catheterization

• Kim YH

Abstract

PURPOSE: This study was done to identify satisfaction with the method of evaluating practical skills in fundamental nursing through cellular phone animation self-monitoring and feedback. METHOD: The participants were 163 first-year student nurses. Data were collected from October 1 to 5 2007 using a structured questionnaire.
RESULTS
The average score for satisfaction was 3.65(+/-.69) and the highest score was for the item, "I was pleased to have the opportunity of relearning by looking back at my behaviors through self monitoring" with 4.05(+/-.89). The average score for dissatisfaction was 3.23(+/-.90) and the highest score was "I memorized only orders according to the checklist" with 3.65(+/-.97). The practical tests method showed a significant difference according to motivation for application to college of nursing (F=3.11, p=.047). There was a significant positive correlation between practical education satisfaction and test method (r=.363, p=.000).
CONCLUSION
These findings show that there is a need to develop strategies to improve practical test methods for student nurses.

Keyword

Cellular phone; Animation; Satisfaction

MeSH Terms

Cellular Phone
Humans
Motivation
Urinary Catheterization