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Chinese Journal of Nursing Education ›› 2026, Vol. 23 ›› Issue (3): 316-321.doi: 10.3761/j.issn.1672-9234.2026.03.010

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Application of service-learning in Fundamentals of Nursing Course for undergraduate students

CAO Qiongya1(), LI Yan1,*(), XIAO Juan2, LUO Yixue2, KE Li2   

  1. 1. Institute of Medicine and Nursing,Hubei University of Medicine,Shiyan 442000,Hubei Province,China
    2. School of Nursing,Hubei University of Medicine,Shiyan 442000,Hubei Province,China
  • Received:2025-11-19 Online:2026-03-15 Published:2026-03-17
  • Contact: *LI Yan,E-mail:157215116@qq.com
  • Supported by:
    Provincial Teaching Reform Research Project for Undergraduate Universities in Hubei Province(2024581)

Abstract:

Objective To explore the application effect of service learning in the teaching of blood pressure measurement in Fundamentals of Nursing Courses for undergraduate students. Methods A total of 125 nursing undergraduates from the 2023 cohort of the university were conveniently selected and randomly divided into an experimental group(n=62) and a control group(n=63) by coin toss at the class level. Regarding the teaching content of blood pressure measurement,the control group received conventional teaching mode of blended online and offline instruction,while the experimental group participated in service learning themed around “blood pressure measurement” in addition to conventional teaching. The effect of service learning implementation was evaluated by comparing the results of hypertension-related knowledge tests and blood pressure measurement operational skills assessments between the two groups,and analyzing the self-evaluated service learning outcomes and written reflection reports of the experimental group. Results The experimental group’s performance in hypertension-related knowledge tests and blood pressure measurement operational skills assessments was superior to that of the control group(P<0.001). Among the experimental group,51(82.3%),55(88.7%),and 54(87.1%) students respectively agreed that the service learning on “blood pressure measurement” facilitated the application of knowledge,improved communication skills,and enhanced professional identity. The analysis of reflection reports further revealed that the service learning on “blood pressure measurement” strengthened students’ sense of service responsibility and deepened their understanding of the health status of community residents. Conclusion Service learning on “blood pressure measurement” promotes the integration of knowledge and skills and their transformation into practical abilities. It is helpful in enhancing students’ professional competence,and plays a positive role in addressing the disconnection between “theoretical learning-skill training-practical application” in traditional teaching. Thereby,it holds the value of being promoted and applied in Fundamental of Nursing Courses.

Key words: Education, Nursing, Fundamentals of Nursing, Service-learning, Blood Pressure Measurement, Undergraduate