The effect of computer-assisted learning versus conventional teaching methods on the acquisition and retention of handwashing theory and skills in pre-qualification nursing students: A randomised controlled trial

International Journal of Nursing Studies

Volumn 47, Issue 3, 2010, Pages 287-294

  Bloomfield, Jacqueline ^a   Roberts, Julia ^a   While, Alison ^a  

^a KING'S COLLEGE LONDON   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Clinical skills; Computer assisted learning; e Learning; Handwashing; Nurse education; Retention

Indexed keywords

ADOLESCENT; ADULT; ARTICLE; CHI SQUARE DISTRIBUTION; CLINICAL COMPETENCE; CLINICAL TRIAL; COMPARATIVE STUDY; CONTROLLED CLINICAL TRIAL; CONTROLLED STUDY; EDUCATION; FEMALE; FOLLOW UP; HAND WASHING; HEALTH CARE QUALITY; HUMAN; MALE; METHODOLOGY; MIDDLE AGED; NONPARAMETRIC TEST; NURSING EDUCATION; NURSING STUDENT; NURSING THEORY; PSYCHOLOGICAL ASPECT; RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL; TEACHING; UNITED KINGDOM;

ADOLESCENT; ADULT; CHI-SQUARE DISTRIBUTION; CLINICAL COMPETENCE; COMPUTER-ASSISTED INSTRUCTION; EDUCATION, NURSING, BACCALAUREATE; EDUCATIONAL MEASUREMENT; FEMALE; FOLLOW-UP STUDIES; HANDWASHING; HUMANS; LONDON; MALE; MIDDLE AGED; NURSING EDUCATION RESEARCH; NURSING THEORY; PROGRAM EVALUATION; STATISTICS, NONPARAMETRIC; STUDENTS, NURSING; TEACHING;

EID: 76249124905     PISSN: 00207489     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2009.08.003     Document Type: Article

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