EFFECT OF COMPUTER-BASED LEARNING VERSUS TRADITIONAL METHODS ON PEDIATRIC NURSING STUDENTS' PERFORMANCE REGARDING CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION

Abstract

Background: Learning using computer can boost motivation during the learning process, provide students with direct feedback, and allow them to accept and solve difficulties individually. Additionally, students will engage in real-world learning, which will improve their educational process. Aim: This study aims to evaluate the effect of computer based learning versus traditional methods on pediatric nursing students' performance regarding cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Design: An experimental design. Sample: A purposive sample included 62 third-year nursing students. Setting: The study was carried out in the pediatric clinical skill laboratory and computer laboratory at Abo- Homos Technical Nursing School. Tools: Tool I: A pre-designed questionnaire sheet to assess student's characteristics and assess their knowledge regarding pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (pre/post) using computer-based learning versus traditional methods, Tool II: Observational Checklists (post/follow up) used to assess the pediatric nursing students' practices toward applying the steps of cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Results: This study revealed that more than three- quarters and less than three-quarters of students had poor total knowledge pre-using computer learning versus traditional method, while most of and more than two-thirds of students had good total knowledge post-using computer-based learning versus traditional method with statistically significant differences, and indicated that the majority and more than two thirds of students had competent total score level of practices post and follow up using computer-based learning versus traditional methods with statistical significant differences . Conclusion: The present study concluded that computer-based learning is more effective than traditional teaching methods on pediatric nursing students' performance regarding cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Recommendation: Continuous training program for pediatric nursing students to acquire computer – based learning as a learning strategy in their education and computer based learning should be incorporated as a method of teaching in nursing education.