Document Type

Article

Publication Date

4-1-2015

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This article has been peer reviewed. It is the authors' final version prior to publication in Journal of Nursing Education.

Volume 54, Issue 4, April 2015, Pages 224-7.

The published version is available at DOI: 10.3928/01484834-20150318-07. Copyright ©

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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Since their creation more than 20 years ago, the proliferation of Quick Response (QR) codes has expanded tremendously. Little was found in the literature to support the innovative use of QR coding in the classroom or in health care provision. Thus, the authors created a doctoral-level practicum experience using QR coding to create interactive, individualized patient or provider resource guides.

METHOD: Short, descriptive surveys were used before and after implementation of the practicum experience to determine students' comfort level using QR technology, their knowledge base, ease of use, and overall satisfaction with the practicum.

RESULTS: Students reported high levels of satisfaction with this exercise, and all agreed that use of QR coding could have important implications in the clinical environment.

CONCLUSION: This practicum experience was a creative, practical, and valuable example of integrating emerging technology into individualized patient care. [J Nurs Educ. 2015;54(4):224-227.].

PubMed ID

25826764

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