J Korean Acad Fundam Nurs.
2017 Aug;24(3):181-188. 10.7739/jkafn.2017.24.3.181.
Effectiveness of Self-directed Learning on Competency in Physical Assessment, Academic Self-confidence and Learning Satisfaction of Nursing Students
- Affiliations
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- 1Department of Nursing, Yonsei University Wonju College of Medicine, Wonju, Korea. jiheachoi@yonsei.ac.kr
- 2Department of Nursing, Wonju Severance Christian Hospital, Wonju, Korea.
- KMID: 2391221
- DOI: http://doi.org/10.7739/jkafn.2017.24.3.181
Abstract
- PURPOSE
Competency in physical assessment is an important component of nursing practice. However, some physical assessment skills are not being utilized within the current teacher-centered, content-heavy curriculum. This study was conducted to identify the effects of student-centered, self-directed learning in the physical assessment class.
METHODS
An experimental study with a post-test only control group design was used to compare an intervention group that was provided self-directed learning classes and a control group that was provided traditional lecture and practice classes. Competency in physical assessment, academic self-confidence, and learning satisfaction were evaluated. Collected data were analyzed using χ²-test (Fisher's exact test) and independent t-test.
RESULTS
Competency in physical assessment was significantly higher in the experimental group. However, academic self-confidence and learning satisfaction were not significantly different between the groups.
CONCLUSION
The findings in this study indicate that self-directed learning can improve nursing students competency in physical assessment and that self-directed learning is a good education method to improve nursing students' competency in physical assessment during clinical practice and perform quality patient care by making active use of physical assessment skills.
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