Satisfaction and Perceptions of an Interactive E-Book for Online Learning in an Epidemiology Course Among Nursing Students in Thailand

Pramote Thangkratok; Natchaya Palacheewa; Arbkhanok Tongtham; Bussarin Lhimsoonthon

doi:10.33165/rmj.2024.47.4.270012

Authors

Pramote Thangkratok Department of Community Health Nursing, Srisavarindhira Thai Red Cross Institute of Nursing, Bangkok, Thailand https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8169-411X
Natchaya Palacheewa Department of Community Health Nursing, Srisavarindhira Thai Red Cross Institute of Nursing, Bangkok, Thailand
Arbkhanok Tongtham Department of Community Health Nursing, Srisavarindhira Thai Red Cross Institute of Nursing, Bangkok, Thailand
Bussarin Lhimsoonthon Department of Community Health Nursing, Srisavarindhira Thai Red Cross Institute of Nursing, Bangkok, Thailand

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33165/rmj.2024.47.4.270012

Keywords:

Interactive e-book, Nursing students, Online learning, Epidemiology

Abstract

Background: Interactive e-books, which incorporate multimedia elements, have had a positive impact on students’ learning achievements. There has been limited research on the impact of interactive e-books on nursing students’ satisfaction and perceptions, particularly in online learning in epidemiology courses.

Objective: To describe nursing students’ satisfaction and perceptions regarding an interactive e-book for online learning in an epidemiology course.

Methods: This study utilized a descriptive research design. Secondary data analysis collected nursing students’ satisfaction and perceptions from existing evaluation forms regarding the interactive e-book used in the epidemiology course for the 2020 academic year, completed by 196 second-year nursing students from a nursing institution in Thailand. The quantitative data was analyzed by using descriptive statistics, and qualitative data was analyzed by using content analysis.

Results: The results indicated that the mean satisfaction score for the interactive e-book was at a very high level, with a score of 4.53 out of 5. Furthermore, the mean scores of the content, system, and utility aspects were at very high levels. The content analysis related to the perception of the interactive epidemiology e-book among nursing students was categorized into 5 themes: 1) concise content and easy-to-understand, 2) effective presentation, 3) interactive quizzes to verify correct answers and build understanding, 4) easy use and access anywhere at any time, and 5) increased motivation to study.

Conclusions: This study has demonstrated that interactive e-books positively enhanced nursing students’ satisfaction and learning in an epidemiology course during the COVID-19 pandemic, suggesting further research on their effectiveness in various educational outcomes.

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