An evaluation of the use of educational technology, the “health-environment integrated panel” in nursing education: a descriptive study

Abstract

Aim:  To  evaluate  the  use  of  educational  technology,  the  "Health-Environment  Integrated  Panel"  with  nursing  graduates.  Method:  This  is  a  descriptive, evaluative  research,  of  a  qualitative  approach, conducted through  a  questionnaire  with 18 nursing  students  of  Rio  das Ostras campus,  of  the  Federal  Fluminense  University  in May 2015. The data received analytical treatment that included exploration, organization and  interpretive  synthesis.  Results:  The  results  show  the  usability  of  technology  and good  ability  to  generate  reflection,  interaction  and  motivation  for  learning  about  the dynamics of the health-disease process resulting from socioenvironmental changes in the territory, and the ethical and political attitudes of nurses front these issues. Discussion: With the use of educational technology in this scenario, it was possible to implement a creative and stimulating practice of teaching, which involved action-reflection on various aspects  of  observed  reality,  favoring  significant  learning  on  the  health-environment relationship  in  the  training  space  of  nurses.  Conclusion:  We  suggest  adjustments  and validation of the aforementioned technology.