Author:
Cameron Patricia,Jusela Cheryl
Abstract
Background:The education of nursing students has changed radically during the COVID-19 pandemic, with more content being delivered virtually. With less face-to-face (F2F) contact with educators, content translation to real-world scenarios is diminished.Objective:To determine if an educational seminar using unfolding case studies will improve students’ understanding of concepts.Method:A pilot study of senior-level nursing students of an intensive unfolding case study application was conducted to focus on concept application.Results:Pre- and post-tests were compared with the increase in understanding of the focused topics, delegation, advanced directives, and safety, which was statistically significant (t[55] = 6.92, p < .001).Conclusion:Using real-world clinical problems through case studies facilitates understanding concepts and developing critical thinking skills/problem-solving abilities. The results of this study provide an impetus for the use of unfolding case studies to help nursing students understand leadership concepts.
Publisher
Springer Publishing Company
Subject
Health Policy,General Nursing
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