Interpretation
The present study provides a solid answer to the question of how new and technology-based evaluation methods can constitute a suitable alternative to previous evaluation methods in clinical settings. The results showed that the use of a smartphone-based online electronic logbook could lead to higher satisfaction of nurse anesthesia students relative to a paper logbook. The higher satisfaction with this new method can be explained by the quick access of students to sections on their previous activities, versatility of the online electronic logbook for use across different times and places, high accuracy, user-friendliness, and improved interaction and relationship between the student and the clinical instructor or the department head. In general, new and student-centered methods have been reported to be associated with higher student satisfaction in clinical and educational settings [Various studies have also pointed out numerous advantages of electronic logbooks, aligning with the results of the present study. Among the main advantages of electronic logbooks are the facilitated analysis of recorded data and the easy archiving of information while occupying minimal physical space. This type of logbook also represents an environmentally friendly green technology, which reduces paper consumption. In contrast, paper logbooks are difficult to transport, occupy considerable space, and can make it difficult to analyze a large amount of information [Another finding of the present study was improved performance of the nurse anesthesia students in clinical settings due to the use of the smartphone-based online electronic logbook. In the present study, the purpose of designing an online electronic logbook in particular was to enable quick evaluation of student activity, timely feedback to the student, and constant instructor-student interaction. The findings confirmed our hypothesis that the design of a logbook with the described characteristics could positively impact the clinical performance of nurse anesthesia students. Overall, the importance of formative evaluation and timely feedback is indisputable, as it provides students with sufficient opportunities to improve their performance; this is enabled by online electronic logbooks [