iMidwife: Midwifery students use of smartphone technology as a medicated educational tool in clinical environments
Abstract
Background: The increasing use of smartphone technology in health care provides midwifery students with unprecedented access to online resources that facilitates the optimal care of women and supports ongoing learning.
Problem: A small pilot study was conducted in Western Australia, with 29 undergraduate and postgraduate midwifery students to explore the use of smartphone technology whilst in clinical practice.
Aim: This study aimed to define the impact of smartphones in clinical decision-making and learning whilst in clinical areas, by midwifery students at the point of care.
Methods: An online survey was used to collect data.
Findings: Five consistent themes were identified from the results. Smartphone technology encourages self-directed learning, consolidation of theory, engagement through blended learning, complements online education in clinical practice and is a trend in the future of midwifery curriculum.
Conclusion: Smartphones enhance the learning and mobility of supportive resources that consolidate midwifery students’ clinical experience in workplace environments.
RAS ID
25890
Document Type
Journal Article
Date of Publication
2017
School
School of Nursing and Midwifery
Copyright
subscription content
Publisher
Taylor and Francis Ltd.
Recommended Citation
DeLeo, A., & Geraghty, S. (2017). iMidwife: Midwifery students use of smartphone technology as a medicated educational tool in clinical environments. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/10376178.2017.1416305
Comments
DeLeo, A., & Geraghty, S. (2017). iMidwife: Midwifery students use of smartphone technology as a mediated educational tool in clinical environments. Contemporary Nurse, 54(4-5) 522-531. https://doi.org/10.1080/10376178.2017.1416305