Effects of Microlectures on Nursing Students' Understanding of Key Medication Administration Concepts: A Quasi-Experimental Design. Issue 2 (4th March 2023)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Yu, I-Chen; Fang, Ji-Tseng
• Is Part Of: Nurse educator. Volume 48:Issue 2(2023)
• Page Start: E35
• Page End: E40
• Publication Date: 2023-03-04
• Subjects: medication administration course -- microlecture -- nursing students -- teaching strategy; Nursing -- Study and teaching -- Periodicals; 610.73
• DOI: 10.1097/NNE.0000000000001316
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0363-3624

Abstract

Abstract : Background: Microlectures comprise short audio or video presentations designed to provide a concise explanation of key concepts or topics. Purpose: The study aimed to develop a microlecture module for a nursing course in medication administration and test whether it could improve learning. Methods: The study had a quasi-experimental design. Four classes of sophomore nursing students were divided into the treatment (n = 109) and control groups (n = 84). Pretests, posttests, integrated examinations, and simulated experiences were employed. Analysis of covariance were used to analyze the students' pretest, posttest, and integrated examination performances. Results: The treatment group performed better than the control group. Conclusions: This study provides nursing educators with a different approach to traditional teaching and sheds light on how to design a microlecture.