ERIC Number: EJ841037
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2006
Pages: 13
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The Educational Impact of a Computer-Based Training Tutorial on Dementia in Long-Term Care for Licensed Practice Nursing Students
Ruiz, Jorge G.; Smith, Michael; van Zuilen, Maria H.; Williams, Christine; Mintzer, Michael J.
Gerontology & Geriatrics Education, v26 n3 p67-79 2006
The purpose of this study was to examine whether training with a multimedia tutorial would have an impact on LPN students' knowledge of dementia care, attitudes toward dementia care, and self-efficacy ratings. A total of 38 nursing students participated. Pre-post comparisons of outcome measures revealed significant improvements in knowledge, attitudes, and self-efficacy ratings. Results of post-training satisfaction and usability questionnaires indicate that participants found the tutorials easy to understand and easy to use. These data support the effectiveness of the dementia tutorial and the use of computer-based training in educating our long-term care workforce. (Contains 1 table.)
Descriptors: Outcomes of Education, Residential Care, Nursing Students, Self Efficacy, Dementia, Student Attitudes, Pretests Posttests, Instructional Effectiveness, Computer Assisted Instruction, Electronic Learning, Educational Technology, Multimedia Instruction, Allied Health Occupations Education, Older Adults, Gerontology, Geriatrics, Allied Health Personnel, Aging (Individuals), Aging Education, Computer Storage Devices, Training Methods
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Postsecondary Education; Two Year Colleges
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Florida
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