Incorporate internet and widely used smartphone applications into future EBP teaching to foster online interactive learning and engagement¶

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Evidence · 1 claim (1 for) · 1 study (1 review), q3 · 0 of 1 report an effect size · 1 claim rests on one study

Description¶

The review recommends that future studies take advantage of technology improvements and "incorporate the use of internet and widely used smartphone applications with the aim to foster online interactive learning and engagement". It observes that the use of technology to promote EBP through mobile devices, simulation, and the web is on the rise, and that web-based educational platforms have been demonstrated as an effective and desirable mechanism to deliver educational content to health professionals.

Design Implications¶

Context¶

Requirements¶

• Access to internet-enabled devices or smartphone applications for students
• Online material and tools designed for EBP teaching

Constraints¶

• The review notes online EBP teaching is in its infancy, with only 2 of 20 included studies adopting an online approach

Target Learners¶

• Undergraduate health students

Target Learning Goals¶

• EBP research skills and online interactive learning engagement

Claims¶

• A web-based EBP tool usable from computer, smartphone, or iPad significantly improved overall research skills among nursing and nutrition student groups [+W]

Related Strategies¶

• Investigate the quality of learning acquired through the internet in future studies
• Develop mobile health applications that account for caregiver age and technology familiarity
• Design EBP education that is multi‐modal, clinically integrated, and team‐based with mentorship and case‐based discussions

Examples¶

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Key Sources¶

• Kyriakoulis Konstantinos, Patelarou Athina, Laliotis Aggelos, Wan Andrew C, Matalliotakis Michail, Tsiou Chrysoula, Patelarou Evridiki. (2016). Educational strategies for teaching evidence-based practice to undergraduate health students: systematic review. Journal of Educational Evaluation for Health Professions. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5066070/