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Virtual teaching strategies

Abstract

Use of technology in education is a global phenomenon. Virtual standardized patients (VSP) combine technology and standardized patients. Use of the VSP in physical assessment courses have shown that students have an increase in confidence related to obtaining a patient's health history and performing health assessments.

Description

44th Biennial Convention 2017 Theme: Influence Through Action: Advancing Global Health, Nursing, and Midwifery.

Author Details

Kristy L. Oden, DNP, MSN, BSN, ADN, Online College of Nursing, University of North Alabama, Florence, Alabama, USA; Marilyn B. Lee, PhD, College of Nursing, University of North Alabama, Florence, Alabama, USA; Michelle Nelson, PhD, Anderson School of Nursing, Online Department, University of North Alabama, Florence, Alabama, USA

Sigma Membership

Upsilon Omicron

Lead Author Affiliation

University of North Alabama, Florence, Alabama, USA

Type

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

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Research Approach

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Keywords:

Assessment, Patient, Perception

Conference Name

44th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Conference Year

2017

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Student perception of virtual standardized patients

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Use of technology in education is a global phenomenon. Virtual standardized patients (VSP) combine technology and standardized patients. Use of the VSP in physical assessment courses have shown that students have an increase in confidence related to obtaining a patient's health history and performing health assessments.