Abstract
In the present study, we aimed to clarify the observation characteristics of nursing students by comparing the eye fixation of nursing students with that of experienced nurses in situations where the patient is in danger.
We collected eye fixation data of nursing students and experienced nurses using the eye mark recorder EMR-9 (NAC Image Technology Inc., Tokyo) and action data using a consumer video camera, in a simulated situation that involved a patient falling from a bed. Thereafter, we performed a semi-structured interview that evaluated what they observed and thought during the situation. The average duration of eye fixation in nursing students was 1.22 times longer than that of experienced nurses, and the students spend much time to ensure patient safety than nurses.
These results indicated that, during technical instruction of observation in basic nursing education, a teacher should consider that nursing students may take a longer time for observing and caring patients.
