Evaluation of the virtual learning object "Diagnostic reasoning in nursing applied to preterm newborns"

Abstract

The potential use of computer technology in teaching and continuous education for nursing motivated the development of this study to evaluate the virtual learning object, "Diagnostic Reasoning in Nursing Applied to Preterm Newborns" at an intermediate neonatal care unit. This descriptive study evaluates the appearance and content of the virtual object concerning aspects related to presentation, organization, usability and overall impression. Experts from the fields of computer technology (12) and nursing (31) participated in the evaluation process. Each sub-item of the instrument was assessed on a Likert scale and blank space was provided for comments/ suggestions. All items were positively evaluated by over 80% of the experts, except for the 'informational density' criterion in the evaluation performed by computer technology experts.The developed product is considered adequate to be used for teaching for nursing students and in continuous education of diagnostic reasoning in the development of Nursing Diagnoses for preterm newborns, in the problem-posing pedagogical framework. Evaluación del objeto virtual de aprendizaje "Raciocinio diagnóstico en enfermería aplicado al prematuro"Vislumbrando el potencial de uso de la informática en la formación y educación permanente en enfermería, se realizó el presente estudio con el objetivo de evaluar el objeto virtual de aprendizaje "Raciocinio Diagnóstico en Enfermería Aplicado al Prematuro" en una unidad de cuidado intermedio neonatal. Se trata de un estudio descriptivo sobre la evaluación de la apariencia y contenido del objeto virtual en los aspectos relacionados a la presentación, organización, usabilidad e impresión general. Participaron peritos de las áreas de informática (12) y enfermería (31). Cada sub-ítem de los instrumentos contenía evaluación en escala tipo Likert y espacio para inclusión de comentarios/sugerencias. Todos los ítems fueron evaluados positivamente por más de 80% de los evaluadores, excepto el criterio densidad de información en la evaluación de los profesionales de informática. Se considera que el producto desarrollado está adecuado para ser colocado a disposición para uso en la enseñanza de estudiantes y en la educación permanente de enfermeros sobre raciocinio diagnóstico en la elaboración de Diagnósticos de Enfermería aplicados al prematuro, dentro del marco pedagógico de la problematización.Descriptores: Enfermería Neonatal; Prematuro; Diagnóstico de Enfermería; Instrucción por Computador.

Avaliação de um ambiente digital de aprendizagem pelo usuário

“…In view of the complexity of developing learning environments, the assessment process of a digital environment is fundamental, aiming for the end users' satisfaction. (6) The development and assessment of educational technologies with a community focus can be a promising area for further research, without forgetting about the humanization of nursing care though.…”

“…Thus, two questionnaires were elaborated (1 -general impression with six items; 2 -contents with three items), based on another study developed in Brazil. (6) A pilot test was developed with four users, so as to check the appropriateness of the terms for the study population. After free navigation in the learning environment, the users marked the concepts very bad, bad, regular, good or excellent.…”

“…The digital learning environment was considered appropriate if at least 70% of the users attributed the concept good or excellent to each instrument item, in accordance with the criterion adopted in other studies. (6,8) The study development complied with Brazilian and international ethical standards for research involving human beings.…”

“…(5) Technological advances induce motivation for the development and introduction of new technologies in health education and teaching, such as digital learning environments, with a focus on care delivery to premature infants and their family. (6,7) Through the progressive incorporation of new technologies and resources, according to the educational needs of society, educational approaches can be developed and applied through the Internet, enriching the teaching-learning process.…”

“…(8) The assessment of digital learning environments can help to orient their better use and enhance their quality, by means of formative assessment throughout their development process. (6) Based on the development of a learning environment about breastfeeding for premature infants, it was questioned how the mothers of hospitalized premature infants would assess this educational technological resource.…”