Web-enhanced modules in client assessment

Development of the knowledge and skills needed to obtain and interpret necessary health history and physical assessment data, deliberate practice, and targeted feedback have been identified as key components of proficient student performance (Bruning, Schraw, & Ronning, 1999). Each module includ...

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Published inThe Journal of nursing education Vol. 48; no. 5; p. 296
Main Authors Parker, Susan A, Bergquist-Beringer, Sandra
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States SLACK INCORPORATED 01.05.2009
Subjects
Academic Achievement
Active Learning
Adult Learning
Aged, 80 and over
Aging (Individuals)
Class Size
Classroom Communication
Classrooms
Cognitive Psychology
Computer-Assisted Instruction - methods
Data Analysis
Education, Nursing
Educational Strategies
Female
Femoral Fractures - nursing
Femoral Fractures - rehabilitation
Humans
Internet
Learning
Learning Modules
Nursing
Nursing Assessment
Nursing education
Older Adults
Older people
Reading Assignments
Resistance (Psychology)
Student Reaction
Students
Teaching Methods
United States
Young Children
United States
United States > US
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Summary:Development of the knowledge and skills needed to obtain and interpret necessary health history and physical assessment data, deliberate practice, and targeted feedback have been identified as key components of proficient student performance (Bruning, Schraw, & Ronning, 1999). Each module included a textbook reading assignment and simulated case study scenario with links to health history and physical assessment data about the case study subject and expected age-related norms (Table). Link C.J.'s Health History C.J.'s Physical Assessment Additional health history and physical assessment data Substantial sun exposure in childhood and as a young adult; wears a broad-brimmed hat; uses sun block when outdoors Skin thin with poor turgor; healing incision right thigh—well crusted, no redness, swelling, temperature change or drainage; 1 cm black nevisa with irregular border on left shoulder Norms Skin is thin dry, fragile, with decreased turgor and increased healing time; common lesions are seborrheic keratosisa and lentiginesa Table Older Adult Assessment Module Example Students were able to access the modules 24 hours per day from any computer with Web access and the appropriate pass code.
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ISSN:0148-4834
1938-2421
DOI:10.3928/01484834-20090416-11