Effect of Deliberate Perfect Practice Videos in Skill Acquisition Liang Zhan1,*, Hopkins Kathleen G.2, Ren Dianxu2, Blazeck Alice2 1Assistant Professor, University of South Florida, 12901 Bruce B. Downs Blvd, MDC Box 22, Tampa, FL, 33612 2University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing, Department of Acute and Tertiary Care, 3500 Victoria Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15261 *Corresponding Author Email: liangzhan84@gmail.com
Online published on 2 December, 2015. Abstract Background Teaching psychomotor skills is labor intensive. This study examined effectiveness of traditional skills lab demonstration compared to use of deliberate perfect practice video (DPPV) training for students learning injection therapy. Method Twenty students were randomly assigned to either a control (lecture plus tradition demonstration) or intervention (lecture plus DPPV) group. The control group practiced with 1: 4 faculty ratios. The intervention group practiced with video guidance and rated their satisfaction. Both groups performed a standard competency exam and rated self-confidence. Findings Competency exam scores for the intervention group were higher than the control group, but not statistically significant. Confidence increased in both groups. Discussion Findings suggest self-learning using the DPPV technique provides equivalent outcomes when teaching skills in administering injections. Top Keywords Simulation, Deliberate Perfect Practice, Education, Low Fidelity, Nursing Education Videos. Top |