iMidwife: midwifery students' use of smartphone technology as a mediated educational tool in clinical environments

被引:14
作者
DeLeo, Annemarie [1 ]
Geraghty, Sadie [1 ]
机构
[1] Edith Cowan Univ, Sch Nursing & Midwifery, Perth, WA, Australia
关键词
smartphones; midwifery; learning; education; IMPLEMENTATION; PERSPECTIVES; INNOVATION; PROGRAM; DEVICES;
D O I
10.1080/10376178.2017.1416305
中图分类号
R47 [护理学];
学科分类号
1011 ;
摘要
Background: The increasing use of smartphone technology in health care provides midwifery students with unprecedented access to online resources that facilitates the optimal care of women and supports ongoing learning.Problem: A small pilot study was conducted in Western Australia, with 29 undergraduate and postgraduate midwifery students to explore the use of smartphone technology whilst in clinical practice.Aim: This study aimed to define the impact of smartphones in clinical decision-making and learning whilst in clinical areas, by midwifery students at the point of care.Methods: An online survey was used to collect data.Findings: Five consistent themes were identified from the results. Smartphone technology encourages self-directed learning, consolidation of theory, engagement through blended learning, complements online education in clinical practice and is a trend in the future of midwifery curriculum.Conclusion: Smartphones enhance the learning and mobility of supportive resources that consolidate midwifery students' clinical experience in workplace environments.
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页数:10
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