M.Sc. Nursing Previous S.N. College of Nursing Sri Ganganagar Gajender Sharma 06/24/2024 1 DEFINITION
Demonstration method can be defined
as, “Visualized explanation of facts, concept and procedure.”
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USES OF DEMONSTRATION METHOD
• To demonstrate experiments and the
use of experimental equipment in the laboratory, classroom & the ward.
• To teach/demonstrate the patient a
procedure or treatment which he must carryout in the home.
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Continue….. • To demonstrate nursing procedures in the classroom & clinical settings.
• Establishing effective nurse-patient
relationship.
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ADVANTAGES OF DEMONSTRATION METHOD • Development of observational skills. • Activate several senses. • Helps to correlate theory with practice. • Adaptable to both group and individual teaching. • Return demonstration • Stimulates interest of the learners by use of concrete illustration. 06/24/2024 Gajender sharma 5 LIMITATIONS OF DEMONSTRATION METHOD • No useful if the students are inattentive.
• Number of students is limited.
• High cost in personnel & time
• Needed teacher’s mastery level of skill for
demonstration.
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WAY TO OVERCOME THE LIMITATIONS OF THE DEMONSTRATION METHOD • Every step of a well conducted demonstration should be understandable and exemplary. • All equipment should be assembled and pretested. • The students as well as demonstrator should have advance knowledge of the general procedure. 06/24/2024 Gajender sharma 7 Continue…… • Demonstration of a nursing procedure should be done on a live model wherever possible. • Student should be given an opportunity to practice the procedure as soon as possible after demonstration. • Student should be given an opportunity for return demonstration.
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ROLE OF DEMONSTRATOR
• Before procedure
• During procedure
• After the procedure
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CONCLUSION
Demonstration method is the most
effective method for the development of observational skills and it activate several senses-provide better learning opportunity.