“Effectiveness of Mind Mapping Technique on Information Retrieval among B.Sc. Nursing Students of Selected Nursing Colleges in Kozhikode”

Abstract

Educational advancements in nursing emphasise preparing students for lifelong, self-directed learning, where memory and retention are closely linked. Nursing students often struggle with organising and retaining subject matter, which is compounded by concentration difficulties during classes. This quasi-experimental study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of mind mapping on information retrieval among B.Sc. nursing students, assess associations with selected demographic variables, and gauge opinions on the technique. A quasi-experimental design with 60 B.Sc. nursing students from selected colleges in Kozhikode used convenience sampling, with pre- and post-tests comparing experimental and control groups. In the experimental group pretest, 53.33% had moderate knowledge, 36.67% good, and 10% poor, with none excellent; post-intervention, 53.33% achieved excellent and 46.67% good knowledge. The control group pretest showed 50% good, 36.67% excellent, 10% moderate, and 3.33% poor knowledge. Post-test in the experimental group showed significant gains, with no excellent knowledge pre-intervention rising to 53.33%. The paired t-test yielded a t-value of 12.35 (p < 0.05; table value = 2.05), indicating the effectiveness of mind mapping.