Application of problem based learning (PBL) for nursing students’ practicum in handoff communication

This study's purpose is to verify its effectiveness upon developing and carrying out the field practicum in problem based learning (PBL) applied handoff communication. The study formed discussion learning groups consisting of senior nursing students in B university, and was developed and operated for the practical training class for hand off communication utilizing the suggested scenario. The evaluation for the overall PBL class was an average point of 4.46±0.43, the evaluation for students’ self-capacity was an average point of 4.62±0.49, the evaluation for small group activities for PBL was an average point of 4.69±0.50, and the evaluation for an instructor's role in PBL class was an average of 4.77±0.29. Through the study, upon graduation, senior nursing students transitioning into new nurses ahead of actual duty, are considered more benefited from carrying out practical training in handoff communication in the aspect of adaptation of nursing duty and its handoff communication.