Developing a blended learning curriculum using a digital notebook application for a surgical nursing practicum: The ADDIE model

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has presented challenges to nursing practice globally.
However, utilizing digital notebook applications to support nursing student practices may be
an effective tool for surgical nursing practicum.
Objective: This study aimed to design a blended learning curriculum for surgical nursing
practicum, utilizing a digital notebook platform.
Methods: This study applied the Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and
Evaluation (ADDIE) model to create a blended learning curriculum for surgical nursing
practicum, employing the OneNote application platform. The study included three experts and
90 third-year nursing students who evaluated the model. The study was conducted from July
2021 to March 2022 at the Faculty of Nursing, Chiang Mai University, Thailand. Data were
analyzed using descriptive statistics.
Results: The experts rated the model highly (Mean = 4.33, SD = 0.57). The satisfaction level
of the students with the blended learning curriculum using a digital notebook application was
also high (Mean = 4.88, SD = 0.31).
Conclusion: The blended learning curriculum using a digital notebook application for surgical
nursing practicum was satisfactory for learners. The results from this research can be applied
in online learning or incorporated into nursing clinical practicum curricula during and even postpandemic. The study results may also serve as an example or a piece of basic information to
further develop an advanced online platform for teaching learning, either in Thailand or
globally.