An evaluation of a structured learning programme as a component of the clinical practicum in final year bachelor of nursing programme: a pre–post‐test analysis

Elizabeth Watt, Maria Murphy, Elizabeth Pascoe, Andrew Scanlon and Sharon Gan

Journal of Clinical Nursing, 2011, vol. 20, issue 15‐16, 2286-2293

Abstract: Aim and objective. To evaluate the impact of a structured learning programme as a component of the clinical practicum in final year bachelor of nursing course on the student’s report of their anxiety and self‐efficacy pre–post programme participation. Background. Student anxiety and low levels of self‐efficacy are known to affect the quality of clinical learning. A three‐day structured learning programme at the commencement of an acute care clinical placement was designed to reduce student anxiety and enhance self‐efficacy. Design. A pre–post test design. Method. Outcome measures: The hospital anxiety and depression scale (The HAD) and the general self‐efficacy scale (GSES‐12) were administered prior to the commencement of the structured learning programme (time one) and at the end of the programme (time two). Results. One hundred and twenty final year students undertaking an acute care clinical placement participated in the programme in three cohorts and completed the questionnaires at time one and 118 at time two. Findings. Students levels of anxiety >8 with The HAD pre–post programme 53 vs. 30% (p

Date: 2011
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