The comparison effect of CD-ROM & demonstration method of measuring of vital sing skills in nursing students

Development of clinical skills for nursing students is a critical component of nursing education programs. CD-ROM is as a valuable teaching and learning strategies in theory learning but more research is needed in practical courses. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of two educational methods demonstration and CD-ROM showing on the measure vital signs skills of nursing. This research was before and after experimental study. The sample was consists of 70students. Nursing students to be selected purposeful and then randomly assigned to two groups.The intervention was a group demonstration & a group showing CD-ROM about vital signs measurement. Data were collected via questionnaire and rating scale consisting of vital sing. Data analysis was performed using SPSS software 16 versions. The results showed the average score in CD 66.88±5.60 and in demonstration 62.66±8.41, temperatures score in CD 85.44±15.73 and in demonstration 81.94±13.50, respiratory assessment score in CD 15.44±1.61 and in demonstration 13.22±2.58, score of blood pressure in CD 45.22±4.165 and demonstration 44.19±4.14 and vital signs in CD 212.98±27.1 and in demonstration 203.01±28.63, which was significant difference T=23.45, P=0.05. Using of compact disc is improving the skills of measuring vital sign in nursing student. Therefore, computer-assisted instruction can be implemented with other teaching methods such as demonstration or this should be used an independent method to meet educational goals in Practical training courses such as measuring vital sign.