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Effects of web-based electrocardiography simulation on strategies and learning styles

Efeitos da simulação etletrocardiográfica en ambiente web sobre as estratégias e estilos de aprendizagem

Efectos de la simulación electrocardiográfica en ambiente web acerca de las estrategias y estilos de aprendizaje

OBJECTIVE

To identify the association between the use of web simulation electrocardiography and the learning approaches, strategies and styles of nursing degree students.

METHOD

A descriptive and correlational design with a one-group pretest-posttest measurement was used. The study sample included 246 students in a Basic and Advanced Cardiac Life Support nursing class of nursing degree.

RESULTS

No significant differences between genders were found in any dimension of learning styles and approaches to learning. After the introduction of web simulation electrocardiography, significant differences were found in some item scores of learning styles: theorist (p < 0.040), pragmatic (p < 0.010) and approaches to learning.

CONCLUSION

The use of a web electrocardiogram (ECG) simulation is associated with the development of active and reflexive learning styles, improving motivation and a deep approach in nursing students.

Simulation; Electrocardiography; Internet; Computer-Assisted Instruction; Education, Nursing; Learning


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