Table 1 The changes of course format
Topic | Content | Learning materials prepared or developed |
|---|---|---|
Vital signs | Factors affecting vital signs and accurate measurement of them. | -A tailor-made video demonstrating skill in vital signs taking. -A tailor-made video for students to critique good or poor practice in vital signs taking. -In-class quizzes |
Meeting safety needs I | Care of clients requiring special protection and care. | -Case scenarios were developed for students to discuss factors contributing to falls in the elderly. |
Meeting safety needs II | Care of the very ill, the delirious/ restless client, and use of safety devices. | -Case scenarios were developed for students to discuss nursing interventions that prevent falls in hospital and home setting. -10-item online quizzes. |
Process of wound healing | Wound healing process and basic wound care. | -Case scenarios were developed for students to discuss factors that promote or delay wound healing. -Discussion of nursing interventions that promote wound healing. -In-class quizzes |
Infection control in relation to nursing | Principles of aseptic techniques and nursing management for clients with acute and chronic wounds. | -Different wound pictures were prepared for students to discuss types of wounds and the use of different dressing materials. -A tailor-made video demonstrating skill in wound dressing. -A tailor-made video for students to critique good or poor practice in wound dressing. |