AIM: This study evaluated one commercially available clinical tracking system to determine its appropriateness for use within a school of nursing. BACKGROUND: Collecting documentation during undergraduate clinical experiences (e.g., type of patient care experience, diagnosis, skills completed, competencies met) is a challenging undertaking for students and faculty. Little research has been conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of clinical tracking systems. METHOD: A convenience sample of students and faculty completed an end-of-course survey that measured their satisfaction with the clinical tracking system. RESULTS: Statistically significant (p < .05) differences were found between students and faculty in several areas: utility, technical issues, capacity to identify regulatory body achieved competencies, and usefulness of records generated.There was also a statistically significant (p < .01) difference in overall satisfaction, with faculty much more satisfied with the system than students. CONCLUSION: The clinical tracking system was found by faculty and students to be user friendly. Faculty overall were more satisfied with the system than students.
AIM: This study evaluated one commercially available clinical tracking system to determine its appropriateness for use within a school of nursing. BACKGROUND: Collecting documentation during undergraduate clinical experiences (e.g., type of patient care experience, diagnosis, skills completed, competencies met) is a challenging undertaking for students and faculty. Little research has been conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of clinical tracking systems. METHOD: A convenience sample of students and faculty completed an end-of-course survey that measured their satisfaction with the clinical tracking system. RESULTS: Statistically significant (p < .05) differences were found between students and faculty in several areas: utility, technical issues, capacity to identify regulatory body achieved competencies, and usefulness of records generated.There was also a statistically significant (p < .01) difference in overall satisfaction, with faculty much more satisfied with the system than students. CONCLUSION: The clinical tracking system was found by faculty and students to be user friendly. Faculty overall were more satisfied with the system than students.