Attitudes and Perceptions of Computer Applications Among Baccalaureate Physical Therapy Students

Williams, Adelle M; OAgho, Augustine; McCloy, Constance

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“…The refined instrument was then further validated in a state‐wide normative study with computer professionals, computer users, school and university students, staff and a non‐specific group. It has been used in studies in nursing (Wilson 1991), allied healthcare (Agho & Williams 1995, Williams et al. 1996) and medicine (Lynch et al.…”

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“…Wilson (1991) concluded that the CAIN was a valid measure of anxiety with computers and measured three separate factors: positive usefulness, expressed fear of computers, and dislike and mistrust of computers. Agho and Williams (1995) and Williams et al. (1996) explored US allied healthcare students’ attitudes to computers and perceptions of computer literacy using CAIN (Maurer & Simonson 1984) and a modified computer knowledge survey (Parks et al.…”

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Measurement of information and communication technology experience and attitudes to e‐learning of students in the healthcare professions: integrative review

Wilkinson

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Roberts

2009

Journal of Advanced Nursing

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Measurement of information and communication technology experience and attitudes to e‐learning of students in the healthcare professions: integrative review

Wilkinson

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Roberts

2009

Journal of Advanced Nursing

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“…Increasingly, physical and occupational therapists find the need for technology skills in daily application of their professional knowledge (Agho & Williams, 1995;Hammel & Smith, 1993;Kanny & Anson, 1998;McNurlen, Gilkeson, & Drake, 1996;Williams, Agho, & Holm, 1996;Williams, Agho, & McCloy, 1996). Computers have been used as adjuncts to the traditional education model.…”

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Effects of concept mapping on learning anatomy and transfer of anatomy knowledge to kinesiology in health sciences students

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The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of concept mapping on academic achievement in anatomy and transfer of anatomy knowledge to kinesiology and to describe the participants' experience with this new study strategy. Methods: Thirtyeight junior physical therapy and occupational therapy students volunteered to participate in this study in the fall of 2000. Thirty students matriculated into the spring semester and completed the study. All participants signed informed consents. Participants were randomly assigned to a control group or concept mapping group. The concept mappers were instructed with concept mapping. Members of the concept mapping group were given a copy of Inspiration  software to install on their home computers for participating in the study. Control group members received $30 for participating in the study. Concept mappers were required to submit weekly concept maps for seven weeks in the fall semester. No concept maps were required in the spring semester. All participants maintained a record of the time and method for studying for anatomy in the fall and kinesiology in the spring. Participants were tested prior to instruction and immediately after in anatomy on upper extremity topics. A Learning Styles and Study Strategy Inventory (LASSI) was also collected at the start of the study, at the start of the spring semester and upon completion of the study in the midterm of the spring semester. The participants were tested on kinesiology knowledge pre and post classroom instruction. Grades for the anatomy and kinesiology courses were also collected. Results: No statistically significant differences (p < .05) were found between groups on measures of anatomy knowledge, kinesiology knowledge or LASSI. Significant correlations (p < .01) were found between anatomy course grade average and kinesiology course grade average (r = .547). Qualitative findings revealed differences in acceptance of concept mapping as a new strategy depending on the participants' overall metacognitive approach to learning. Conclusions: Concept mapping in anatomy did not improve scores of academic performance for anatomy or kinesiology. However, the intent of the student to use the concept mapping strategy as a rote learning method may have influenced the results.The effectiveness of concept mapping as a learning strategy may depend on metacognitive level of the student using the technique.

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Development of a Web-based learning tool for undergraduate health professionals studying applied anatomy

Cooper

McConnell

2000

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An understanding of anatomy is an essential component of degree courses for health professionals. A key learning outcome for physiotherapy students is to be able to observe, analyse and explain the sequence of normal anatomical movement patterns for the upper and lower limb. However, when there is a requirement for such learning to be practicebased it is not always possible to provide students with the necessary resources for independent study. This paper describes the development and evaluation of a Web-based tool that allows students to practise and test their human movement analysis skills independently, at their own pace. The tool utilizes video clips of common muscle movements and multiple-choice questions with dynamic feedback to promote understanding. The aims of the tool and its evaluation by a sample group of forty-five students is described Suggestions for future development are discussed

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Attitudes and Perceptions of Computer Applications Among Baccalaureate Physical Therapy Students

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Measurement of information and communication technology experience and attitudes to e‐learning of students in the healthcare professions: integrative review

Measurement of information and communication technology experience and attitudes to e‐learning of students in the healthcare professions: integrative review

Effects of concept mapping on learning anatomy and transfer of anatomy knowledge to kinesiology in health sciences students

Development of a Web-based learning tool for undergraduate health professionals studying applied anatomy

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