Exploring the Self-Learning Experiences of Patients with Depression Participating in a Multimedia Education Program

The purpose of the present study was to explore the self-learning experiences of depression patients on interactive multimedia education program. Qualitative in-depth interviews were employed. Fourteen patients with a first episode of major depression were recruited from a psychiatric outpatient dep...

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Veröffentlicht in:The Journal of Nursing Research 2004-12, Vol.12 (4), p.297-306
Hauptverfasser: 周美嫻(Mei-Hsien Chou), 林梅鳳(Mei-Feng Lin), 許玫琪(Mei-Chi Hsu), 王瑤華(Yao-Hua Wang), 胡慧芳(Huei-Fan Hu)
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Zusammenfassung:The purpose of the present study was to explore the self-learning experiences of depression patients on interactive multimedia education program. Qualitative in-depth interviews were employed. Fourteen patients with a first episode of major depression were recruited from a psychiatric outpatient department. Explanations of the purposes of the exercise and on-the-spot teaching were provided by the researcher before the study began. A tape-recorded, semi-structured interview format was employed after two weeks. Data analysis was performed in the framework of line-by-line content, contextual and thematic analysis. Eight subjects successfully completed the entire learning activities. Content analysis revealed 4 main aspects of successful self-learning experiencesthe triggering of learning motivation, the enjoyment of self-paced learning, support for the effects of learning materials, and the gaining of self-awareness and changes. The factors influencing learning performance were related toenvironmental impact, the degree of familiarity with traditional learning, possession or non-possession of the necessary computer operation skills, and good computer support. However, the findings provide a preliminary understanding of the application of interactive multimedia education programs in terms of self-learning outcomes and recognizing key elements of learning impediments among the study sample. A larger sample size with different clinical contexts is recommended to determine the effect and generalizability for future research. Furthermore, the creation of a computerized learning environment with different educational styles is crucial to patientsʼ success in obtaining depression-related information and understanding effective adaptive skills.
ISSN:1682-3141
1948-965X
DOI:10.1097/01.JNR.0000387514.75114.75