Using Virtual Humans to Teach Cognitive Function Assessment to Nursing Students
Trial Parameters
Brief Summary
Purpose of the Study This study wants to find out whether a virtual human (a computer-based simulated person) can help nursing students learn how to assess someone's thinking and memory skills. Main Question Do nursing students learn cognitive function assessment better when they use a virtual human compared with reading printed materials? What Participants Will Do Participants will learn how to do a cognitive function assessment for about 60 minutes, either by using a virtual human or by reading printed materials.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Nursing students currently enrolled in a bachelor's or post-baccalaureate nursing program. * Students who have not previously received instruction on the SPMSQ cognitive function assessment, Exclusion Criteria: * no