Developing a mobile application for recording learning experiences in nursing practice

• Published in: Studies in health technology and informatics Vol. 210; p. 899
• Main Authors: Becker, Marcus B, Behrends, Marianne, Barthel, Christoph, Kupka, Thomas, Schmeer, Regina, Meyenburg-Altwarg, Iris, Marschollek, Michael
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Netherlands 2015
• Subjects: Computer-Assisted Instruction - methods; Education, Nursing, Continuing - methods; Educational Measurement - methods; Germany; Inservice Training - methods; Mobile Applications; Software Design; User-Computer Interface
• DOI: 10.3233/978-1-61499-512-8-899
• ISSN: 0926-9630

In complex clinical on-the-job training a seamless and target-oriented incorporation is crucial to assure a good medical care. The reliable transmission of specific and relevant facts, besides education knowledge, is a key factor to ensure sustainable quality in care processes.
We present the clinical field study WITRA care. A possible way to capture hidden clinical care knowledge with assistance of mobile devices will be described.
Basic functions to collect learning experiences with mobile devices as well as a secure and confidential manner to support a reliable transmission procedure in the hospital network area are implemented. A user experience questionnaire and a semi-standardized interview illustrate first positive acceptance evaluations and time-saving effects.
With mobile devices, tacit knowledge gaps can be tapped in a clinical care unit. The study provided first insights and proved its feasibility in general. However, advanced problems and questions arose and will be considered in the future.