Aretha Thurman DNP Student University of Minnesota
Slide 2
Medical Device New Field Employee Business & Clinical 20 50
year olds 75% travel requirement Various computer based education
experience Job Responsibility Support Intrathecal Drug Delivery
Business Implantable device consultation Training/Education Printed
documents Dell is a trademark of Dell Inc. Technology
BasedTechnology Based Image: Property of Medtronic, Inc.
Slide 3
Technology BasedTechnology Based iPhone and iPad are trademarks
registered to Apple, Inc. iPhone Apple product images obtained from
http://store.apple.com/us/browse/reuse_and_recycle Desired Outcome
New Field Employee use LMS Complete home study assignments Complete
in class daily test Document field training assignments
Slide 4
Domestic and International Shipping Cost Print documents
Inconvenient Inefficiencies and inherit potential errors
Noncompetitive education and training Regulatory and compliance
issues 5 Problems Identified Image obtained from
http://articles.Chicagotribune.com Images obtained form -Fedex
truck Images obtained from Greenvilledailyphoto.com -White notebook
image obtained from http://articles.Chicagotribune.com -Medical
device sales image:
http://parade.condenast.com/264991/heatherhuhman/how-to-
successfully-break-into-medical-sales/
Slide 5
Learning environment evidence show: Increase movement to
introduce technology at all levels Increased distance learning at
all levels Increase social pressure emphasizing significance of
integrating education technology Interactive learning modalities
result in improved learning outcomes compared to traditional
methods
Slide 6
There is no statistical difference between mean test scores
among NFE completing the new hire IDDS training using the LMS
versus using traditional printed resources to complete NFE IDDS
training
Slide 7
Maintain Competiveness Increase efficiency and effectiveness
Global employees Increase Engagement Immediate performance feedback
Quality Training and Education Image is the property of Medtronic,
Inc.
Slide 8
Pre-Class Intro to LMS (eLearning, PDF) Class LMS: electronic
tests Post-Class LMS: Evaluations PDF Expert is a trademark of
Readdle Inc. PDF Experty Images obtained from itunes at
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pdf-expert-5-fill-forms-
annotate/id743974925?mt=8 Image: Property of Medtronic, Inc.
Slide 9
Knowledge Gap: Best Practice/Pathway to Transition Pre-
technology born group into Technology competent group; Maximize
educational innovations Employment Pool Clinical Specialist (Sales
Support): RNs, PTs, Engineers Sales Reps: Medical device &
Pharm 2004 Health IT Acceleration: EHR Mandate Technology
integration rapid Various technology experience in education and
work environment Graduates Before 1990 Pre-Technology Acceleration
Graduates After 1990 Post Technology Acceleration
Slide 10
Multiple Group, Times Series Traditional Method Group 93 LMS
Group 75 Historical IDDS Training Records (Test scores, course
surveys) Nov 2011 to February 2012 IDDS Project implementation
(Pre-class and class tools, tests, surveys) 2012 March, May, July,
Sept., and November Measures: LMS proficiency In-class Tests Ease
of use Perceived quality of training
Slide 11
LMS and Traditional test comparison (Pooled Standard Deviation
and the standard error of the mean difference) Pooled Standard
Deviation used to obtain two tailed t-test comparison Significance
Level Alpha value 0.05% + two tailed t-test analysis on the 6 test
pairs Results
Slide 12
Tests scores: Five of the six test comparisons showed no
statistical difference Bridge Bolus mean test scores showed a
statistical difference
Slide 13
Survey: System glitches were frustrating On line home study
helpful but quantity of online felt overwhelming On line assessment
questions could be more challenging
Slide 14
Knowledge Gap: Best Practice/Pathway to Transition Pre-
technology born group into Technology competent group; Maximize
educational innovations Employment Pool Registered Nurse
Experienced and New 2004 Health IT Acceleration: EHR Mandate Rapid
Technology integration Various technology experience Education and
work environment Graduates Before 1990 Pre- Technology Acceleration
Graduates After 1990 Post Technology Acceleration iCare is
registered trademark of iCare, LLC. Imagine used with permission of
iCare, LLC Image obtained from UMN School of Nursing
websitehttp://www.nursing.umn. edu/
Slide 15
Educational Innovation is: Equally effective and more engaging
Allows just in time educational resources Allows accessibility
anywhere Challenge: Transition best practices research needed
Challenge: Pre-1990 Graduates How to transition into technology
structured learning environment ?
Slide 16
References Bloomfield, J., Roberts, J., and While, A. (2009).
The Effect of Computer-Assisted learning versus conventional
teaching methods on the acquisition and retention of hand washing
theory and skills in pre-qualification nursing students: A
Randomized Controlled Trial. International Journal of
Nursing(47),pg. 287-294.doi: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2009.08.003 Bonnel,
W. &. (2010). Teaching Technologies in Nursing and The Health
Professions. Beyond Simulation and Online Courses. New York:
Springer Publishing Company. Boone, E. (2010). EMR usability:
Bridging the Gap Between Nurse and Computer. Nursing Management,
15-16. Foundry, I. p. (2011, November 4). 10 Faculty Perspectives
on What Works in Lecture Capture. Retrieved March 30, 2012, from
The Chronicle of Higher Education:
http://chronicle.com.ezp2.lib.umn.edu/article/10-Faculty-Perspectives-on/129268
Gagnon, M. F. (2009). Interventions for Promoting Information and
Communication Technologies Adoption in Health Professional
(Review). The Cochran Collaboration, 1-28. Garland, K.V. (2010).
E-Learning vs. Classroom Instruction in Infection Control in Dental
Hygiene Program. Journal of Dental Education, 74(6), 637-643.
Kulhanek, B.(2011). EMR developmentAlways be Prepared. Nurse
Management.doi-10.1097/01.NUMA.0000407575.88737.e8 McBride, A.
(2010). Informatics and the Future of Nursing Practice. In C. C.
Weaver, Nursing and Informatics for the 21st Century. An
International look at Practice, Education and EHR Trends 2nd ed
(pp. 8-12). Chicago Illinois: Health Information and Management
Systems Society. McNeil, B. E. (2006). Computer Literacy Study:
Report of Qualitative Findings. Journal of Professional Nursing,
52-56. Ndiwane, A. (2004). Teaching with The Nightingale Tracker
Technology in Community Based Nursing Education: A Pilot Study.
Journal of Nursing Education, 40-42. TIGER. (2006, October 30). The
TIGER Summitt. Retrieved March 18, 2012, from The TIGER Inititive:
http://www.tigersummit.com/Summit.html Werner, C. (2011, November).
The US Census. Retrieved February 12, 2012, from
http://www.census.gov/prod/cen2010/briefs/c2010br-09.pdf