So-Mi Park

Effects of a cognition-oriented breast self-examination intervention for Korean women and their spouses.

OBJECTIVE This study evaluated the effectiveness of a cognition-oriented breast self-examination (BSE) intervention program that is based on the Transtheoretical Model and reflects individual characteristics according to BSE stage among Korean women and their spouses. DESIGN A time-series nonequivalent control group design was used. SAMPLE AND MEASUREMENT: Twenty-four couples in each of 2 groups completed a preintervention test and were evaluated 1, 3, and 6 months later for their knowledge of breast cancer and BSE, spousal encouragement for BSE, perceived confidence in BSE methods, change in BSE stage, and perceived benefits and barriers to BSE. The intervention involved husbands as well as women, and consisted of lectures on breast cancer and BSE, demonstrations and practice with models while being videotaped, and feedback. RESULTS There were significant differences between the control and experimental groups for all variables. Change of BSE stage in experimental group showed significantly advancement over time. CONCLUSIONS This intervention program was effective in promoting regular BSE practice and in enhancing confidence in BSE. The intervention also raised awareness among husbands of the importance of breast health for their wives. Educational interventions for breast cancer prevention should be specified to an individuals stage of BSE.

Effectiveness of an Emergent Care Management Simulation Education among Senior Nursing Students According to Learning Styles

간호대학 4학년 학생의 학습유형에 따른 응급상황관리 시뮬레이션 교육의 효과 Effectiveness of an Emergent Care Management Simulation Education among Senior Nursing Students According to Learning Styles 허혜경, 신윤희, 박소미, 임영미, 김기연, 김기경, 송희영, 최향옥, 최지혜 연세대학교 원주의과대학 간호학부 Hea Kung Hur(hhk0384@yonsei.ac.kr), Yun Hee Shin(yhshin@yonsei.ac.kr), SoMi Park(somi@yonsei.ac.kr), Young Mi Lim(youngmi@yonsei.ac.kr), Gi Yon Kim(gykim@yonsei.ac.kr), Ki Kyong Kim(kyongkk@yonsei.ac.kr), Hee-Young Song(songhy@yonsei.ac.kr), Hyang Ok Choi(cho9048@yonsei.ac.kr), Jihea Choi(jiheachoi@yonsei.ac.kr) 요약

간호수기 완전학습 프로그램 개발 및 평가

PURPOSE This study was undertaken to develop and test a mastery learning program of nursing skills for undergraduate nursing students. METHODS In this methodological study, first, the preliminary draft of a mastery learning program to provide training for nursing skills was developed based on Blooms framework for mastery learning. Second, to test the developed program, a single-blinded, nonequivalent control group nonsynchronized study was conducted on 50 senior nursing students in a University selected by convenient sampling. Thirteen students were assigned to a control group; 13, 12, and 13 of them were assigned to intravenous therapy, transfusion, and patient transfer groups, respectively. The achievement levels and performance scores of the selected nursing skills were measured before and after the completion of the program in all the groups. Lastly, the final program was confirmed based on the results of the program testing. RESULTS Intravenous therapy, transfusion, and patient transfer were selected as essential nursing skills for the program based on the priorities rated by clinical instructors and staff nurses. The achievement levels of selected nursing skills were determined by Angoff scores. After participating in the program, the proportion of passers and performance scores of the nursing skills in the experimental groups were significantly higher than those in the control group. The final program was confirmed which included a diagnostic test, enrichment activities for the passers and three repetitions of corrective activities and formative assessments for non-passers. CONCLUSION The results suggest that a mastery learning program for undergraduate students can lead to better improvement and performance of essential nursing skills.