Digital Literacy in UK Health Education: What Can Be Learnt from International Research?

Matthews, Barry

doi:10.30935/cedtech/11072

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“…Another important element that future studies should consider is the systematic assessment of computer literacy [ 61 , 62 ]. Indeed, even though we considered that computer literacy should be high in our population of Swiss student paramedics since the vast majority of them are young people living in a high-income country [ 63 ], the inconsistency between their actual skills and their ability to adequately rebuild the doffing sequence on a computer platform in prior studies [ 20 ] is intriguing. Therefore, we recommend that future research in this domain should always assess computer literacy in any population studied and avoid being prejudiced by potential misconceptions regarding specific populations.…”

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Impact of Face-to-Face Teaching in Addition to Electronic Learning on Personal Protective Equipment Doffing Proficiency in Student Paramedics: Randomized Controlled Trial

Currat

Suppan

Gartner

et al. 2022

IJERPH

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Personal protective equipment doffing is a complex procedure that needs to be adequately performed to prevent health care worker contamination. During the COVID-19 pandemic, junior health care workers and students of different health care professions who had not been trained to carry out such procedures were often called upon to take care of infected patients. To limit direct contact, distance teaching interventions were used, but different trials found that their impact was rather limited. We therefore designed and carried out a randomized controlled trial assessing the impact of adding a face-to-face intervention using Peyton’s four-step approach to a gamified e-learning module. Sixty-five student paramedics participated in this study. The proportion of doffing sequences correctly performed was higher in the blended learning group (33.3% (95%CI 18.0 to 51.8) versus 9.7% (95%CI 2.0 to 25.8), p = 0.03). Moreover, knowledge and skill retention four to eight weeks after the teaching intervention were also higher in this group. Even though this study supports the use of a blended learning approach to teach doffing sequences, the low number of student paramedics able to adequately perform this procedure supports the need for iterative training sessions. Further studies should determine how often such sessions should be carried out.

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Impact of Face-to-Face Teaching in Addition to Electronic Learning on Personal Protective Equipment Doffing Proficiency in Student Paramedics: Randomized Controlled Trial

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“…Educational providers need to ensure that technological literacy is comprehensively embedded throughout curricula to support students' success as learners and future professionals (Nes et al, 2021). Matthews (2021) discovered variability in approaches to digital literacy, highlighting again the need for the inclusion of digital skills in curricula to support a digital literate future workforce.…”

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“…Matthews (2021) discovered variability in approaches to digital literacy, highlighting again the need for the inclusion of digital skills in curricula to support a digital literate future workforce. Interestingly, the study highlighted gaps in curricula which do not represent all areas of digital literacy found in the guidance of professional bodies (e.g.…”

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“…Royal College of Nursing, 2021). Matthews (2021) recommended the development of a process curriculum, inclusive of self‐evaluation and that provision should consider personalization (e.g., considering variation in demographic and clinical backgrounds across students). Further work is required on embedding digital literacy in curricula which recognizes the dynamic and progressive nature of digital literacy.…”

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A cross‐sectional study of discipline‐based self‐perceived digital literacy competencies of nursing students

Martzoukou,

Luders,

Mair

et al. 2023

Journal of Advanced Nursing

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AimsThis study offers an empirical exploration of self‐assessed digital competencies of students, most of whom studied in nursing courses, using a discipline‐based self‐assessment survey tool. A range of digital competencies were explored: information and communication technology proficiency and productivity, information literacy, digital creation, digital research, digital communication, digital learning and development, digital innovation, digital identity management and digital well‐being.DesignA cross‐sectional empirical study.MethodsQuantitative data were collected from November to December 2021 via a questionnaire survey administered to students. Quantitative results were reported through descriptive statistical analysis. Mann–Whitney (U‐test) and Kruskal–Wallis non‐parametric statistical tests were used to identify statistically significant differences based on age demographics and pre‐ or post‐registration course. Thematic analysis was utilized for survey open‐ended questions data.ResultsStudents reported low competencies in the following digital literacy dimensions, all of which were imperative for their studies and for their future professional careers: information literacy, digital research, digital innovation. Significant statistical subgroup differences were found between age demographics and pre/post‐registration within most of the digital competence dimensions. The survey open‐ended comments revealed that students encountered challenges around digital skills they had mostly developed via everyday life experiences and trial‐and‐error approaches.ConclusionIncreasing awareness of existing digital gaps and offering tailored digital skills enhancement can empower students as future‐proof evidence‐based practitioners in an evolving digital healthcare landscape.Implications for the Profession and/or Patient CareHighlights the importance of embedding digital literacy within nursing study programmes, as preparation for comprehensive patient healthcare.Impact Offers insights into digital competencies gaps of nursing students. Proposes targeted educational digital skills training interventions. Stresses the value of academic staff supporting nursing students to develop digital skills in important areas of professional practice. Reporting MethodJBI critical appraisal checklist.No patient or public contribution.

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“…Researchers also emphasize the importance of teachers` digital literacy in health education. Digital literacy, according to Matthews (2021) should be an important consideration for the development of the future health education and educators. The preparation of pre-school teachers in this aspect is insufficient, educational institutions face various challenges.…”

Section: International Contextmentioning

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Health Education in Pre-school Institution: Integration, Effectiveness, Improvement

Lamanauskas

Malinauskienė

Augienė

2021

EURASIA J Math Sci Tech Ed

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Digital Literacy in UK Health Education: What Can Be Learnt from International Research?

Cited by 8 publications

References 42 publications

Impact of Face-to-Face Teaching in Addition to Electronic Learning on Personal Protective Equipment Doffing Proficiency in Student Paramedics: Randomized Controlled Trial

Impact of Face-to-Face Teaching in Addition to Electronic Learning on Personal Protective Equipment Doffing Proficiency in Student Paramedics: Randomized Controlled Trial

A cross‐sectional study of discipline‐based self‐perceived digital literacy competencies of nursing students

Health Education in Pre-school Institution: Integration, Effectiveness, Improvement

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