Comparing the Efficiency of Electronic Learning and Workshop Learning on Knowledge and Performance of Nursing Students in Controlling Nosocomial Infections

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

1 Education Developmentak Center, Medical University,Kerman,IRAN

2 Social medicine department,Medical University,Kerman,IRAN

Abstract

Background
Being familiar with new teaching methods and comparing their result helps teachers achieve better planning for applying such methods in the future. This study is aimed on comparing the efficiency of electronic learning and workshop on knowledge and performance of nursing students in controlling nosocomial infections.
Methods
Two groups were selected by pre-test post-test method. Students were randomly divided into two groups of electronic and workshop learning. A one-day workshop was held for the workshop group, and the electronic group received slides via email. Knowledge and performance of the two groups were evaluated and compared with each other using questionnaires prior to and after two weeks, and the data were analyzed by SPSS 18.
Results
Students of the electronic groups achieved better scores compared to the workshop group (P<0.001). Regarding performance, there was no significant difference between the two groups (P=0.6).
Conclusion
According to the results of this research and other studies, both workshop and virtual methods can be used to educate nursing students, but it seems that the combination of the two methods would be more effective to increase knowledge and skills.

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Future of Medical Education Journal
Volume 4, Issue 3 - Serial Number 3
automn
September 2014
Pages 8-12

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