. Cynthia Milton; . Aruna Subramaniam
Volume 13, Issue 2 , February 2023, , Pages 1-9
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Clinical‑based mobile learning courses have great demand among the nursinggraduates as learners look for possibilities to update skills. The present study explores thefeasibility, ...
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BACKGROUND: Clinical‑based mobile learning courses have great demand among the nursinggraduates as learners look for possibilities to update skills. The present study explores thefeasibility, familiarity, utility, and attitude of nursing graduates of South India toward mobile learningapplications (m‑apps).MATERIAL AND METHODS: An online‑based cross‑sectional descriptive survey was conducted inMay 2021 among the South Indian nursing graduates of Tamil Nadu and Kerala, using a questionnaireconsisting 49 items categorized under six sections with items related to socio‑demographicinformation; m‑app usage; online learning experience; preference in using m‑apps for learningpurposes before COVID‑19 and during COVID‑19; students’ engagement through e‑learning; andanxiety related to online assessment. Descriptive and inferential (ANOVA, Chi‑square, and t test)statistical data analysis were done using SPSS version 23.RESULTS: A total of 447 student nurses responded. The result shows that most of them, 96% (432)used android phones and 94% (422) owned a mobile. Age was highly influencing mobile learningapplication (m‑learning apps) usage; students of less than 20 years of age used applications morefrequently and possessed more educational applications. Majority of them, 84% (377) of them hadstarted using m‑learning apps only after COVID. 57.7% (249) commonly used m‑learning apps foracquiring nursing knowledge resources, nursing exam preparatory, and drug resources. Studentsrated high for the interactive nature of these m‑learning apps, while abundant learning materialsand usage with ease were rated as other attractive features. Sixty‑six percent (305) had mostlydownloaded these apps from Google Play Store.CONCLUSION: The findings would help the m‑learning application developers to offer customizesolutions to address learning gaps that prevail among the South Indian nursing graduates and helpwith sustainable growth.
