Advantages and disadvantages of module practice model

Abstract

The constant monitoring of quality, effectiveness and cost of health care has led hospitals to continuously develop their services. The pressure of producing cost-effective and quality services has also affected nursing students’ clinical practices in the form of a different type of a practice model - a module practice model.

The module practice model is relatively new in Finland and there have not been many studies published about the subject. Therefore, the purpose of this thesis was to summarize the findings – the advantages and disadvantages of module practice –presented in recently published studies. The aim is to increase knowledge of nursing students, teachers and placement supervisors regarding module practice, and to assist wards develop and assess their module practice model.

To acquire relevant data, this literature review utilized trusted online databases such as Google Scholar, ProQuest and Theseus. The data was evaluated using content analysis, which resulted in to five research studies that fulfilled the inclusion criteria.

This literature review concludes that while there are several advantages and disadvantages to the module practice method, the consensus among nursing students and placement supervisors is that the practice method is well received and beneficial for the students’ professional development. More studies are required to further develop the module practice model in Finland.