Digitalization of healthcare professional education

In line with the rapid advancement of technology and the integration of various aspects of life, education needs to progress towards digitalization, and research should aim to identify the most effective methods.
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Comparison of the effect of quick response code-based training and traditional methods on the knowledge, skill, and satisfaction of the nursing students in using medical device - Smart Learning Environments

Nurses acknowledge that their understanding of the shortcomings in the utilization of medical devices stems from insufficient knowledge about their correct usage. The use of Quick Response (QR) technology has paved a new gateway for accessing information and resources. The available evidence confirmed the usefulness of QR codes for use in clinical settings as a tool for training. The present research performed a quasi-experimental research design to compare the effect of QR code-based training and traditional methods on the knowledge, skill, and satisfaction of the nursing students in using medical device. For the control group, textual Persian manuals, visual aids in the form of pictures, and URLs were available to the students. For the intervention group, the training approach based on QR codes was explained on the first day of their presence at the heart center. The knowledge, skill and satisfaction evaluations were conducted at the end of the clinical course on day 10. The group of nursing students who used the QR code-based training method had a statistically significant higher mean knowledge and skill score compared to the traditional training method group. The level of satisfaction among students who received training using QR codes was non-significantly higher than traditional method group. Nursing managers and educators can enhance the delivery of high-quality nursing care by using QR code.

In developing countries such as Iran, despite the strong inclination of individuals, particularly the younger generation, to extensively use digital technologies, the necessary infrastructure is lacking. Existing barriers make policymakers reluctant to change their traditional and proven methods. The field of education is one area that has seen the least change in recent years, and there are still many opportunities to integrate it with digital technologies.

The vast amount of information in clinical education within health sciences makes it challenging for educators to master all of it. Additionally, the rapid introduction of new equipment, procedures, and medications creates a need for students to engage in self-learning. In such circumstances, the primary responsibility of policymakers is to provide facilities that ensure the best resources are available to individuals in the shortest time possible.

In this quasi-experimental study, we aimed to introduce a new educational method using QR codes in our setting and compare it with the traditional method currently in use. The outcomes examined in this study included knowledge, performance, and student satisfaction with this educational approach. We invite you to read this article for further details on this research.

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