Informatics competencies pre-and post-implementation of a Palm-based student clinical log and informatics for evidence-based practice curriculum.
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2004-01-19
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The purpose of this paper is to describe the implementation and evaluation of a two part approach to achieving informatics competencies 1 Palm based student clinical log for documentation of patient encounters and 2 informatics for evidence based practice curriculum Using a repeated measures non equivalent control group design self reported informatics competencies were rated using a survey instrument based upon published informatics competencies for beginning nurses For the class of 2002 scores increased significantly in all competencies from admission to graduation Using a minimum score of 3 on a scale of 1 not competent and 5 expert to indicate competence the only area in which it was not achieved was Computer Skills Education For 2001 graduates Computer Skills Decision Support was also below 3 There were no significant differences in competency scores between 2001 and 2002 graduates Computer Skills Decision Support neared significance Subsequently the approaches were refined for implementation in the class of 2003