Integrating point-of-care technology into the Midwifery curricula

Smith, R; Gray, J

Integrating point-of-care technology into the Midwifery curricula

Smith, R

Gray, J

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Publication Type:: Journal Article
Citation:: Studies in Health Technology and Informatics, 2009, 143 pp. 55 - 61
Issue Date:: 2009-01-01

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dc.contributor.author	Smith, R https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3985-3951	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Gray, J https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5204-2873	en_US
dc.date.issued	2009-01-01	en_US
dc.identifier.citation	Studies in Health Technology and Informatics, 2009, 143 pp. 55 - 61	en_US
dc.identifier.isbn	9781586039790	en_US
dc.identifier.issn	0926-9630	en_US
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/12568
dc.description.abstract	At the University of Technology, Sydney (UTS), Australia, a pilot study was conducted to introduce and integrate mobile point-of-care technologies into the clinical laboratory experiences of students in the Bachelor of Midwifery program. The pilot study was a collaborative project between Intel Healthcare and the Faculty of Nursing Midwifery and Health at UTS and was conducted using Intel's mobile clinical assistants (MCA). Through role playing, students were exposed to a number of case scenarios drawn from authentic midwifery practice. The MCA was used to gain information such as test results, clinical practice protocols, and best evidence guidelines. The students were expected to discuss the information with the woman. Following the activity, students completed an online survey to identify the impact of the MCA on the role-playing situations. They also participated in a focus group where they could discuss the use of the point-of-care technology in relation to preparation for practice. Results from these evaluations indicated that the students were positive about using the MCA in simulation sessions and they also considered that this technology would be helpful in their practice. It is hoped that the use of such point-of-care technology will be integrated across the Faculty's pre-registration midwifery and nursing programs to provide students with access to the most recent information technology innovations in health care. © 2009 ITCH 2009 Steering Committee and IOS Press. All rights reserved.	en_US
dc.relation.ispartof	Studies in Health Technology and Informatics	en_US
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.3233/978-1-58603-979-0-55	en_US
dc.subject.classification	Medical Informatics	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Humans	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Pilot Projects	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Midwifery	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Curriculum	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Point-of-Care Systems	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	New South Wales	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Female	en_US
dc.title	Integrating point-of-care technology into the Midwifery curricula	en_US
dc.type	Journal Article
utslib.citation.volume	143	en_US
utslib.for	1117 Public Health and Health Services	en_US
utslib.for	0807 Library and Information Studies	en_US
dc.location.activity	Gothenburg, SWEDEN
pubs.embargo.period	Not known	en_US
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health/Midwifery
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Graduate School of Health
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Strength - CHSP - Health Services and Practice
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pubs.volume	143	en_US

Abstract:

At the University of Technology, Sydney (UTS), Australia, a pilot study was conducted to introduce and integrate mobile point-of-care technologies into the clinical laboratory experiences of students in the Bachelor of Midwifery program. The pilot study was a collaborative project between Intel Healthcare and the Faculty of Nursing Midwifery and Health at UTS and was conducted using Intel's mobile clinical assistants (MCA). Through role playing, students were exposed to a number of case scenarios drawn from authentic midwifery practice. The MCA was used to gain information such as test results, clinical practice protocols, and best evidence guidelines. The students were expected to discuss the information with the woman. Following the activity, students completed an online survey to identify the impact of the MCA on the role-playing situations. They also participated in a focus group where they could discuss the use of the point-of-care technology in relation to preparation for practice. Results from these evaluations indicated that the students were positive about using the MCA in simulation sessions and they also considered that this technology would be helpful in their practice. It is hoped that the use of such point-of-care technology will be integrated across the Faculty's pre-registration midwifery and nursing programs to provide students with access to the most recent information technology innovations in health care. © 2009 ITCH 2009 Steering Committee and IOS Press. All rights reserved.

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