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Supporting pre-registration students in practice: A review of current ICT use

Ward, Rod; Moule, Pam

Authors

Rod Ward

Pam Moule



Abstract

It is unclear how current healthcare students based in the United Kingdom (UK) use information and communication technology (ICT) to support their learning and care delivery in practice environments. This position reflects the dearth of current empirical evidence that needs development in this rapidly changing field. Using focus group interviews involving 16 students from nursing and the allied health professions, to reflect the interprofessional nature of healthcare education, this research explored how students employ technology in placement settings. The students drew on networked resources for personal learning and gave examples of use to meet patient and user needs. Technology also provided a vehicle for communication with the University, though use was complicated by a number of issues. Access to computers and the Internet whilst in placement environments proved problematic for some, with the culture not seeming to support ICT use. Lack of time, attitudes towards computers and ICT skills also affected student engagement. These findings provide information to guide the development of ICT use in placement settings. © 2006 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

Citation

Ward, R., & Moule, P. (2007). Supporting pre-registration students in practice: A review of current ICT use. Nurse Education Today, 27(1), 60-67. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nedt.2006.02.008

Journal Article Type Article
Publication Date Jan 1, 2007
Journal Nurse Education Today
Print ISSN 0260-6917
Electronic ISSN 1532-2793
Publisher Elsevier
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 27
Issue 1
Pages 60-67
DOI https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nedt.2006.02.008
Keywords practice support, information technology, IT, focus groups, healthcare students, pre-registration students
Public URL https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/1031542
Publisher URL http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.nedt.2006.02.008