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http://dx.doi.org/10.11111/jkana.2014.20.5.587

Effects of an Action Learning based Creative Problem-Solving Course for Nursing Students  

Jang, Keum Seong (College of Nursing.Research Institute of Nursing Science, Chonnam National University)
Kim, Nam Young (Research Institute of Nursing Science, Chonnam National University)
Park, Hyunyoung (Department of Nursing, Honam University)
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Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing Administration / v.20, no.5, 2014 , pp. 587-598 More about this Journal
Abstract
Purpose:This study was conducted to identify the effects of an action learning based creative problem-solving (CPS) course on problem solving, creativity and team-member exchange in nursing students. Methods: A quasi-experimental study applying a non-equivalent control group pre-post design was employed. Sophomore nursing students (32 in the experimental group and 33 in the control group) were recruited from a university in G-city, Korea. Problem solving, creativity and team-member exchange were measured for the pretest and posttest using self-report questionnaires. Kolmogorov-Smirnov test, Chi-square, Fisher's exact test, t-test, and ANCOVA with SPSS/Win 20.0 program were used to analyze the data. Results: The scores for problem solving, creativity and team-member exchange in the experimental group were significantly higher than those of the control group. Conclusion: Results of this study indicate that an action learning based CPS course is an effective teaching method to improve nursing students' competencies. In the future longitudinal studies are needed to assess the long term effects of the course.
Keywords
Action learning; Creative problem-solving; Problem solving; Creativity; Team-member exchange;
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