Using Simulation to Improve Student and Faculty Knowledge of Telehealth and Rural Characteristics

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the knowledge of senior baccalaureate nursing students and faculty members regarding telehealth and rural nursing concepts before and after participation in a newly developed simulation, which incorporated telehealth use in a rural home environment. Statisti...

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Published in:Nursing education perspectives 2016-09, Vol.37 (5), p.287-288
Main Authors: Mennenga, Heidi A, Johansen, Laurie, Foerster, Becka, Tschetter, Lois
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Curricula
Data Analysis
Learning
Learning Theories
Nursing
Nursing education
Nursing Students
Rural health care
Simulation
Students
Teachers
Telemedicine
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Summary:The purpose of this study was to evaluate the knowledge of senior baccalaureate nursing students and faculty members regarding telehealth and rural nursing concepts before and after participation in a newly developed simulation, which incorporated telehealth use in a rural home environment. Statistically significant increases in knowledge were found in both faculty and students following participation in the simulation. The results of this research indicate the need to increase student and faculty knowledge about telehealth and rural nursing concepts.
ISSN:1536-5026
1943-4685
DOI:10.1097/01.NEP.0000000000000042