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Alfaleh R, East L, Smith Z, Wang SY. Nurses' perspectives, attitudes and experiences related to e-learning: A systematic review. NURSE EDUCATION TODAY 2023; 125:105800. [PMID: 37011506 DOI: 10.1016/j.nedt.2023.105800] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2022] [Revised: 02/27/2023] [Accepted: 03/09/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To summarize the current evidence on registered nurses (RNs) perspectives, attitudes and experiences related to e-learning. DESIGN A systematic review of the literature. DATA SOURCES The CINAHL, PubMed, Embase, the Cochrane Library, Scopus and Web of Science databases were searched for studies published in English from 2000 to 2021. REVIEW METHODS The study followed the 2020 Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) guidelines. Inclusion criteria comprised studies with cross-sectional, quasi-experimental, qualitative, and randomised control designs on the attitudes toward, perspectives and experiences of registered nursing about e-learning. Quality appraisal for each study, based on their designs, was assessed using the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) critical appraisal checklist. Data were synthesized using a narrative approach. RESULTS In the 15 included studies, 4 were high quality while 11 were moderate quality. Four themes were revealed in this review including e-learning approaches, facilitators of e-learning and barriers to e-learning barriers to e-learning among RNs and learning in practice barriers. CONCLUSIONS The systematic review uncovered that E-learning is an effective method for integrating knowledge with practice and promoting professional development among RNs in healthcare settings. However, RNs may lack motivation to engage with E-learning and face challenges associated with user-friendly platforms.
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- Reem Alfaleh
- School of Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of New England, Armidale 2351, Australia; School of Nursing, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Aljouf University, Sakaka Aljouf 42421, Saudi Arabia
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- The University of Southern Queensland, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Toowoomba, 4350, Australia
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- Adelaide Nursing School, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide 5005, Australia
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- School of Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of New England, Armidale 2351, Australia.
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Salameh B, Amarneh DBS, Abdallah J, Ayed A, Hammad BM. Evaluation of Clinical Competence and Job Satisfaction and Their Related Factors Among Emergency Nurses in Palestinian Hospitals. SAGE Open Nurs 2023; 9:23779608231208581. [PMID: 37881812 PMCID: PMC10594956 DOI: 10.1177/23779608231208581] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2023] [Revised: 09/23/2023] [Accepted: 09/29/2023] [Indexed: 10/27/2023] Open
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Introduction Nurses are responsible for providing primary care to millions of patients, and emergency nurses serve on the frontline in providing care for mildly to severely critically ill patients. Objectives This study aims to assess and evaluate the clinical competence and its related factors among emergency nurses in Palestinian hospitals. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted among 170 nurses working in the emergency units of hospitals in the West Bank, Palestine. Data collection utilized the Nurse Competence Scale, and the Job Satisfaction Scale. Results The results showed that only 33(19.4%) of the participants exhibited a good level of clinical competence, with none reaching the very good level. Among them, the highest proportion of good level 60 (35.3%) was in the helping role, while the lowest 38 (22.4%) was in ensuring quality. About 35% of nurses reported very low or low job satisfaction, while 58% had high or very high job satisfaction. Additionally, the results revealed a statistically significant relationship between clinical competence and job satisfaction (P < 0.05). Both clinical competence and job satisfaction were positively correlated with age and experience. Conclusion The study found a significant relationship between demographic characteristics (e.g., education, experience, and marital status) and clinical competency among emergency nurses. Notably, less than half of the participants demonstrated good clinical competency, with none reaching a very good level. The highest scores were observed in the helping role domain, while the lowest were in the ensuring quality domain. Furthermore, clinical competence was found to be significantly associated with job satisfaction. Consequently, enhancing nurses' clinical competency will lead to an improvement in the quality of patient care.
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- Basma Salameh
- Department of Nursing, Arab American University of Jenin, Jenin, Palestine
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- Department of Animal Production & Animal Health, An-najah National University, Nablus, Palestine
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- Department of Nursing, Arab American University of Jenin, Jenin, Palestine
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- Department of Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Arab American University, Jenin, Palestine
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Zheng X, Ma A, Huang J, Liu C. Establishment and application of information-based training and assessment platform for clinical nursing operation technology. BMC Nurs 2022; 21:282. [PMID: 36258208 PMCID: PMC9578263 DOI: 10.1186/s12912-022-01053-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2022] [Accepted: 09/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Background The paper version of the training assessment was time-consuming and labor-consuming. It is an inevitable trend to change the appraisal method utilizing information technology. This study aimed to realize convenient and rapid management of the whole process of clinical nursing operation technology through information-based training and assessment platform. Methods Combined with the operation mode of clinical nursing operation skills and set the basic functions of the information platform of clinical nursing operation training and assessment, the information-based training and evaluation platform for clinical nursing operation skills was established. The platform was officially operated in a tertiary level A general hospital in Shandong Province in 2018. Results The information-based training and assessment platform is composed of Management Center (Computer Terminal) and a client terminal (APP terminal). The computer terminal contains 11 modules, and the APP terminal contains 8 modules. By December 2020, a total of 12,619 nurses had completed the training in nursing operation skills, and a total of 11,986 nurses had completed the examination. The examination results of nursing operation skills of the same nurses in 2018 were significantly higher than those in 2017(P < 0.05), and the error rate was significantly lower (P < 0.05). From 2016 to 2020, the scores of nasal feeding, CPR, and respiratory airbag of N1 level nurses significantly increased after using the information-based training and Assessment Platform (P < 0.05). Conclusion Based on the information terminal training assessment can realize the management of the whole process of clinical nursing operation technology training and assessment, which is better than the traditional method, and is a very practical and convenient clinical training and assessment method. Supplementary information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12912-022-01053-3.
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- Xing Zheng
- Department of Medical Oncology, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Nursing, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Nursing, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Nursing, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China. .,Nursing Theory and Practice Innovation Research Center, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China.
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Pavloff M, Labrecque ME. Continuing Education for Home Care Nurses: An Integrative Literature Review. Home Healthc Now 2021; 39:310-319. [PMID: 34738966 DOI: 10.1097/nhh.0000000000001005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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With the wide range of clinical skills and responsibilities that home care nurses (HCNs) are expected to perform, it is important they are supported with access to relevant continuing nursing education (CNE) to perform their job safely and effectively. An integrative literature review was conducted to explore the current evidence on CNE for HCNs. Medline and CINAHL were searched and 13 articles that met the criteria were reviewed. The analysis identified three themes: (1) learning strategies (simulation, virtual gaming, elearning, traditional learning); (2) challenges (staffing, time, access, skill) and opportunities (incentive to stay employed, decreased burnout); and (3) learning needs (palliative, patient and family needs, older adults and dementia, acute nursing skills). Nurses who provide care to patients in their homes have very complex roles and responsibilities. In order to keep patients and nurses safe, standards of education for HCNs, beyond their basic education program, must be developed. These educational standards must be designed to address the complex medical needs of patients while making the educational opportunities accessible and value-added. Improving the CNE experience for HCNs has the potential to increase patient safety, improve care outcomes, increase nurse competence, improve retention, and decrease nurse burnout.
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Stevens CJ, Horrigan J, Heale R, Koren I. Northeastern Ontario nurses' perceptions of e-learning: An interpretive description. NURSE EDUCATION TODAY 2020; 92:104509. [PMID: 32599472 DOI: 10.1016/j.nedt.2020.104509] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2019] [Revised: 05/04/2020] [Accepted: 06/16/2020] [Indexed: 05/23/2023]
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BACKGROUND E-learning is a common method of continuing education for nurses that supports professional competencies and learning needs. However, variations in setting, information technology, and quality of the e-learning may impact these experiences. OBJECTIVE To explore registered nurses' perceptions of e-learning in a hospital setting. DESIGN A qualitative study using an Interpretive Description methodology. SETTING A small urban Northeastern Ontario hospital. PARTICIPANTS Ten registered nursing staff from acute medical and surgical inpatient departments. METHOD Face-to-face semi-structured interviews were conducted to explore nurses' e-learning perceptions. Interview transcripts were analyzed for themes. RESULTS Three key themes were found that described the participants' perceptions of e-learning and how it related to their continuing education: Unsatisfactory, Meaningful, and Enhancing learning experiences. CONCLUSION E-learning can be a useful method of continuing education for registered nurses; however, there are challenges in the delivery of e-learning and an ongoing need for quality development.
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- Laurentian University, 935 Ramsey Lake Road, Sudbury, Ontario P3E 2C6, Canada.
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- Laurentian University, 935 Ramsey Lake Road, Sudbury, Ontario P3E 2C6, Canada.
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- Laurentian University, 935 Ramsey Lake Road, Sudbury, Ontario P3E 2C6, Canada.
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Liu WI, Liu CH, Liao CY, Chao PR, Chu KC. Mobile community learning programme's effectiveness in case management for psychiatric nurses: A preliminary randomised controlled trial. NURSE EDUCATION TODAY 2020; 85:104259. [PMID: 31783267 DOI: 10.1016/j.nedt.2019.104259] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2019] [Revised: 09/24/2019] [Accepted: 10/29/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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BACKGROUND The global health care system has applied case management (CM) as a care delivery service provided by nurses. Nurses require continuing education in CM to enhance their professional knowledge and competence. Mobile communities have been used to promote continuing education for medical professionals. However, limited studies have examined the effectiveness of such learning programmes in CM for psychiatric nurses. OBJECTIVE To evaluate the effectiveness of a mobile community learning (MCL) programme in CM for psychiatric nurses. DESIGN This study used an experimental two-group pre- and post-test design. SETTINGS AND PARTICIPANTS Psychiatric nurses employed in a psychiatric teaching hospital situated in northern Taiwan were recruited. METHODS Nurses were randomly allocated to the experimental or comparison group. The former participated in the learning intervention in CM. The CM knowledge index and a competence scale were used to determine outcomes. Pre-tests and 2-month post-tests were conducted. The MCL programme comprised five simulated learning modules, self-assessment questions, learning cases, learning resources and experience sharing. A two-way repeated-measures analysis of variance was performed to evaluate the effect of the intervention on target outcomes. RESULTS The questionnaires were completed by 48 participants. The two groups possessed high homogeneity with regard to characteristics and pre-test outcomes. Differences between the two groups regarding CM knowledge (F = 22.99, p < .01) and competence (F = 6.33, p = .015) were significant. The programme had a positive benefit on the learning experience in the experimental group; the mean satisfaction score for the programme reached 4.27 (range, 1-5). CONCLUSIONS MCL programmes for psychiatric nurses can effectively enhance CM knowledge and competence. However, these methods cannot completely replace the continuing education approach for achieving CM competence.
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- Wen-I Liu
- School of Nursing, National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Sciences, 365, Ming Te Road., Beitou District, 11219 Taipei City, Taiwan, R.O.C.
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- Department of Nursing, Tri-Service General Hospital Beitou Branch, No. 60, Xinmin Road, Beitou District, 11243 Taipei City, Taiwan, R.O.C
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- College of Nursing, National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Sciences, 365, Ming Te Road., Beitou District, 11219 Taipei City, Taiwan, R.O.C
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- Department of Nursing, Tri-Service General Hospital Beitou Branch, Road., Beitou District, 11219 Taipei City, Taiwan, R.O.C
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- Department of Information Management, National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Sciences, 365, Ming Te Road., Beitou District, 11219 Taipei City, Taiwan, R.O.C
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Faraji A, Karimi M, Azizi SM, Janatolmakan M, Khatony A. Evaluation of clinical competence and its related factors among ICU nurses in Kermanshah-Iran: A cross-sectional study. Int J Nurs Sci 2019; 6:421-425. [PMID: 31728395 PMCID: PMC6838869 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijnss.2019.09.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2019] [Revised: 09/06/2019] [Accepted: 09/09/2019] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Objectives The present study was conducted to evaluate the clinical competence and its related demographic factors among critical care nurses in Kermanshah, Iran. Methods In this cross-sectional study, 155 Iranian nurses were selected by stratified random sampling. The data collection tools included a personal information form and the “Nurse Competence Scale”. Data were analyzed using descriptive and analytical statistics. Results The mean score of nurses' clinical competence was equal to 76.14 ± 1.59 out of 100, which was at a “very good level”. The mean score of using clinical competence in practice was equal to 70.38 ± 15.25 out of 100, which was at a “good level”. Among the subscales of clinical competence, the highest mean score was related to “managing situation”. The mean score of “using clinical competence in practice” was related to the subscale of “therapeutic interventions”. There was no statistically significant difference among the score of clinical competence of nurses varying with different gender, age, academic degree, and work experience. Conclusions The clinical competence of critical care nurses in Kermanshah was at a “very good” level, and the use of clinical competence in practice was at a “good level.” Given the importance of clinical competencies in practice, nurses' clinical competence should be evaluated objectively and positive measures should be taken to promote the application of their clinical competence.
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- Azam Faraji
- Nursing Department, Nursing and Midwifery School, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Clinical Research Development Center of Imam Reza Hospital, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Clinical Research Development Center of Imam Reza Hospital, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Health Institute, Social Development and Health Promotion Research Center, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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Limor K, Rachel LW, Johanna CC. Sexual Abuse Detection Through Drawing Workshop: E-Learning Contribution. JOURNAL OF LOSS & TRAUMA 2019. [DOI: 10.1080/15325024.2018.1549191] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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- Kissos Limor
- Emili Sagol Creative Arts Therapies Research Center, University of Haifa, Haifa, Israel
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- Emili Sagol Creative Arts Therapies Research Center, University of Haifa, Haifa, Israel
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Hartley H, Smith JD, Vandyk A. Systematic Review of Continuing Education Interventions for Licensed Nurses Working in Psychiatry. J Contin Educ Nurs 2019; 50:233-240. [PMID: 31026324 DOI: 10.3928/00220124-20190416-10] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2018] [Accepted: 11/27/2018] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Continuing education is an important part of nursing practice. These interventions help maintain clinical competence and are mandated by regulatory bodies. Often, continuing education interventions are created ad hoc and implemented without testing or formal evaluation of learning outcomes. In the current health care context, where resources are limited, educators are pressed to do more with less. Having access to a repository of existing continuing education interventions will facilitate the use of evidence-informed learning strategies and save valuable time by reducing duplication of efforts. Therefore, this systematic review aimed to explore continuing education interventions for licensed nurses working in psychiatry. All standard systematic review procedures were followed, including double screening, data extraction, and quality appraisal. This article presents an inventory of existing interventions, including summaries, as well as the reported effectiveness of each for nursing outcomes. Generally, the continuing education interventions result in positive nurse-related outcomes, such as increased knowledge, confidence, and skills, or improved attitudes; however, more rigorous research is needed to advance science in this area. [J Contin Educ Nurs. 2019;50(5):233-240.].
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Posadzki P, Bala MM, Kyaw BM, Semwal M, Divakar U, Koperny M, Sliwka A, Car J. Offline Digital Education for Postregistration Health Professions: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by the Digital Health Education Collaboration. J Med Internet Res 2019; 21:e12968. [PMID: 31017584 PMCID: PMC6505374 DOI: 10.2196/12968] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2018] [Revised: 01/21/2019] [Accepted: 04/02/2019] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Background The shortage and disproportionate distribution of health care workers worldwide is further aggravated by the inadequacy of training programs, difficulties in implementing conventional curricula, deficiencies in learning infrastructure, or a lack of essential equipment. Offline digital education has the potential to improve the quality of health professions education. Objective The primary objective of this systematic review was to evaluate the effectiveness of offline digital education compared with various controls in improving learners’ knowledge, skills, attitudes, satisfaction, and patient-related outcomes. The secondary objectives were (1) to assess the cost-effectiveness of the interventions and (2) to assess adverse effects of the interventions on patients and learners. Methods We searched 7 electronic databases and 2 trial registries for randomized controlled trials published between January 1990 and August 2017. We used Cochrane systematic review methods. Results A total of 27 trials involving 4618 individuals were included in this systematic review. Meta-analyses found that compared with no intervention, offline digital education (CD-ROM) may increase knowledge in nurses (standardized mean difference [SMD]=1.88; 95% CI 1.14 to 2.62; participants=300; studies=3; I2=80%; low certainty evidence). A meta-analysis of 2 studies found that compared with no intervention, the effects of offline digital education (computer-assisted training [CAT]) on nurses and physical therapists’ knowledge were uncertain (SMD 0.55; 95% CI –0.39 to 1.50; participants=64; I2=71%; very low certainty evidence). A meta-analysis of 2 studies found that compared with traditional learning, a PowerPoint presentation may improve the knowledge of patient care personnel and pharmacists (SMD 0.76; 95% CI 0.29 to 1.23; participants=167; I2=54%; low certainty evidence). A meta-analysis of 4 studies found that compared with traditional training, the effects of computer-assisted training on skills in community (mental health) therapists, nurses, and pharmacists were uncertain (SMD 0.45; 95% CI –0.35 to 1.25; participants=229; I2=88%; very low certainty evidence). A meta-analysis of 4 studies found that compared with traditional training, offline digital education may have little effect or no difference on satisfaction scores in nurses and mental health therapists (SMD –0.07; 95% CI –0.42 to 0.28, participants=232; I2=41%; low certainty evidence). A total of 2 studies found that offline digital education may have little or no effect on patient-centered outcomes when compared with blended learning. For skills and attitudes, the results were mixed and inconclusive. None of the studies reported adverse or unintended effects of the interventions. Only 1 study reported costs of interventions. The risk of bias was predominantly unclear and the certainty of the evidence ranged from low to very low. Conclusions There is some evidence to support the effectiveness of offline digital education in improving learners’ knowledge and insufficient quality and quantity evidence for the other outcomes. Future high-quality studies are needed to increase generalizability and inform use of this modality of education.
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- Pawel Posadzki
- Centre for Population Health Sciences (CePHaS), Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Chair of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, Department of Hygiene and Dietetics, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Krakow, Poland
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- Family Medicine and Primary Care, Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Singapore
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- Centre for Population Health Sciences (CePHaS), Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Centre for Population Health Sciences (CePHaS), Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Province Sanitary-Epidemiological Station of Lesser Poland, Public Health and Health Promotion Department, Krakow, Poland
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- Institute of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Krakow, Poland
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- Centre for Population Health Sciences (CePHaS), Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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Vaona A, Banzi R, Kwag KH, Rigon G, Cereda D, Pecoraro V, Tramacere I, Moja L. E-learning for health professionals. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2018; 1:CD011736. [PMID: 29355907 PMCID: PMC6491176 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd011736.pub2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 129] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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BACKGROUND The use of e-learning, defined as any educational intervention mediated electronically via the Internet, has steadily increased among health professionals worldwide. Several studies have attempted to measure the effects of e-learning in medical practice, which has often been associated with large positive effects when compared to no intervention and with small positive effects when compared with traditional learning (without access to e-learning). However, results are not conclusive. OBJECTIVES To assess the effects of e-learning programmes versus traditional learning in licensed health professionals for improving patient outcomes or health professionals' behaviours, skills and knowledge. SEARCH METHODS We searched CENTRAL, MEDLINE, Embase, five other databases and three trial registers up to July 2016, without any restrictions based on language or status of publication. We examined the reference lists of the included studies and other relevant reviews. If necessary, we contacted the study authors to collect additional information on studies. SELECTION CRITERIA Randomised trials assessing the effectiveness of e-learning versus traditional learning for health professionals. We excluded non-randomised trials and trials involving undergraduate health professionals. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS Two authors independently selected studies, extracted data and assessed risk of bias. We graded the certainty of evidence for each outcome using the GRADE approach and standardised the outcome effects using relative risks (risk ratio (RR) or odds ratio (OR)) or standardised mean difference (SMD) when possible. MAIN RESULTS We included 16 randomised trials involving 5679 licensed health professionals (4759 mixed health professionals, 587 nurses, 300 doctors and 33 childcare health consultants).When compared with traditional learning at 12-month follow-up, low-certainty evidence suggests that e-learning may make little or no difference for the following patient outcomes: the proportion of patients with low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol of less than 100 mg/dL (adjusted difference 4.0%, 95% confidence interval (CI) -0.3 to 7.9, N = 6399 patients, 1 study) and the proportion with glycated haemoglobin level of less than 8% (adjusted difference 4.6%, 95% CI -1.5 to 9.8, 3114 patients, 1 study). At 3- to 12-month follow-up, low-certainty evidence indicates that e-learning may make little or no difference on the following behaviours in health professionals: screening for dyslipidaemia (OR 0.90, 95% CI 0.77 to 1.06, 6027 patients, 2 studies) and treatment for dyslipidaemia (OR 1.15, 95% CI 0.89 to 1.48, 5491 patients, 2 studies). It is uncertain whether e-learning improves or reduces health professionals' skills (2912 health professionals; 6 studies; very low-certainty evidence), and it may make little or no difference in health professionals' knowledge (3236 participants; 11 studies; low-certainty evidence).Due to the paucity of studies and data, we were unable to explore differences in effects across different subgroups. Owing to poor reporting, we were unable to collect sufficient information to complete a meaningful 'Risk of bias' assessment for most of the quality criteria. We evaluated the risk of bias as unclear for most studies, but we classified the largest trial as being at low risk of bias. Missing data represented a potential source of bias in several studies. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS When compared to traditional learning, e-learning may make little or no difference in patient outcomes or health professionals' behaviours, skills or knowledge. Even if e-learning could be more successful than traditional learning in particular medical education settings, general claims of it as inherently more effective than traditional learning may be misleading.
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- Alberto Vaona
- Azienda ULSS 20 ‐ VeronaPrimary CareOspedale di MarzanaPiazzale Ruggero Lambranzi 1VeronaItaly37142
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- IRCCS ‐ Mario Negri Institute for Pharmacological ResearchLaboratory of Regulatory Policiesvia G La Masa 19MilanItaly20156
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- IRCCS Galeazzi Orthopaedic InstituteClinical Epidemiology UnitVia R. Galeazzi, 4MilanItaly20161
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- Azienda ULSS 20 ‐ VeronaPrimary CareOspedale di MarzanaPiazzale Ruggero Lambranzi 1VeronaItaly37142
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- IRCCS ‐ Mario Negri Institute for Pharmacological ResearchLaboratory of Regulatory Policiesvia G La Masa 19MilanItaly20156
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- Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Neurologico Carlo BestaDepartment of Research and Clinical Development, Scientific DirectorateVia Giovanni Celoria, 11MilanItaly20133
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- University of MilanDepartment of Biomedical Sciences for HealthVia Pascal 36MilanSwitzerland20133
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Shin JY, Issenberg SB, Roh YS. The effects of neurologic assessment E-learning in nurses. NURSE EDUCATION TODAY 2017; 57:60-64. [PMID: 28734188 DOI: 10.1016/j.nedt.2017.07.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2016] [Revised: 02/06/2017] [Accepted: 07/10/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND A firm understanding of the preliminary assessment of a patient with neurological disorders is needed for ensuring optimal patient outcomes. OBJECTIVES The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of using e-learning on neurologic assessment knowledge, ability, and self-confidence among nurses. DESIGN This study used a non-equivalent control group pretest-posttest design. SETTINGS Nurses working in the neurology and neurosurgery wards, Republic of Korea PARTICIPANTS: A convenience sample of 50 nurses was assigned to either the experimental group (n=24) or the control group (n=26). METHODS The experimental group participated in the self-directed e-learning program related to neurologic assessment, and control group underwent self-directed learning with handout. Knowledge, ability, and self-confidence were measured at pretest and posttest. RESULTS There were no significant differences in knowledge (U=270, p=0.399) and self-confidence (U=241.5, p=0.171) between the two groups. Nurses in the experimental group showed higher neurologic assessment ability compared with those in the control group (U=199, p=0.028). CONCLUSIONS Self-directed neurologic assessment e-learning induced improvement in the neurologic assessment ability among nurses. Self-directed e-learning can be applied for improving competencies in neurologic assessment.
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- Ji Yeon Shin
- Chung-Ang University Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
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- Gordon Center for Research in Medical Education, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, USA.
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- Red Cross College of Nursing, Chung-Ang University, 84 Heukseok-ro Dongjak-gu, Seoul, 06974, Republic of Korea.
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Ylönen M, Viljamaa J, Isoaho H, Junttila K, Leino-Kilpi H, Suhonen R. Internet-based learning programme to increase nurses' knowledge level about venous leg ulcer care in home health care. J Clin Nurs 2017; 26:3646-3657. [PMID: 28102916 DOI: 10.1111/jocn.13736] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/09/2017] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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AIMS AND OBJECTIVES To test the effectiveness of an Internet-based education programme about venous leg ulcer nursing care on perceived and theoretical knowledge levels and attitudes among nurses working in home health care. BACKGROUND Nurses have been shown to have knowledge gaps in venous leg ulcer nursing care. Internet-based learning could offer a means for flexible continuing education for home healthcare environment. DESIGN Quasi-experimental study with pre- and postmeasurements and nonequivalent intervention and comparison groups. METHOD Nurses (n = 946) in home health care in two Finnish municipalities were invited to participate in the study and divided into intervention and comparison groups. The intervention group received education programme about venous leg ulcer nursing care, while the comparison group did not. Data were collected at baseline, at six weeks and at 10 weeks to test the hypotheses: nurses using education programme about venous leg ulcer nursing care will have higher level of knowledge and more positive attitudes than those not using education programme about venous leg ulcer nursing care. An analysis of variance and mixed models with repeated measures were used to test differences in knowledge and attitudes between and within the groups. RESULTS There were statistically significant increases in knowledge levels in the intervention group from baseline to the first and second follow-up measurements. In the comparison group, the knowledge levels remained unchanged during the study. Attitude levels remained unchanged in both groups. CONCLUSION Nurses' perceived and theoretical knowledge levels of venous leg ulcer nursing care can be increased with Internet-based education. However, this increase in knowledge levels is short-lived, which emphasises the need for continuous education. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE Internet-based education about venous leg ulcer nursing care is recommended for home healthcare nurses. Education programme about venous leg ulcer nursing care provides flexible method for nurses' learning with feasible and cost-effective access to evidence-based education. Education programme about venous leg ulcer nursing care material can be used in all nursing environments where Internet is available.
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- Minna Ylönen
- Department of Nursing Science, University of Turku, Turku, Finland
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Turku University Hospital, Turku, Finland
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- Group Administration, Hospital District of Helsinki and Uusimaa, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Nursing Science, University of Turku, Turku, Finland.,Hospital District of South-West Finland, Turku, Finland
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- Department of Nursing Science, University of Turku, Turku, Finland
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de Sousa VEC, de Oliveira Lopes MV, Keenan GM, Lopez KD. Developing and Testing of a Software Prototype to Support Diagnostic Reasoning of Nursing Students. Int J Nurs Knowl 2016; 29:124-132. [DOI: 10.1111/2047-3095.12145] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2015] [Revised: 03/23/2016] [Accepted: 04/04/2016] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Annabel Davis Jenks Endowed Professor at the University of Florida; Gainesville Florida
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- Assistant Professor at the Department of Health Systems Science; University of Illinois at Chicago; Chicago Illinois
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Lahti ME, Kontio RM, Välimäki M. Impact of an e-Learning Course on Clinical Practice in Psychiatric Hospitals: Nurse Managers' Views. Perspect Psychiatr Care 2016; 52:40-8. [PMID: 25624098 DOI: 10.1111/ppc.12100] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2014] [Revised: 11/12/2014] [Accepted: 12/09/2014] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND e-Learning is one way to provide continuing education and has been shown to be an effective method. However, little is known about how psychiatric organizations benefit from continuing education. PURPOSE The aim of this study was to use Kirkpatrick's four-level model to evaluate an e-learning continuing education course from the perspectives of nursing managers in psychiatric hospital organizations. DESIGN AND METHODS This qualitative design evaluated one e-learning course using Kirkpatrick's model as an evaluation frame. FINDINGS Nursing managers noticed positive, neutral, and negative reactions after the course. Nursing managers also reported that the nurses' learning evolved.
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- Mari E Lahti
- Department of Nursing Science, University of Turku, Turku, Finland
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- Department of Psychiatry, Hospital District of Helsinki and Uusimaa, Hyvinkää Hospital Region, Tuusula, Finland
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- Department of Nursing Science, University Hospital of Turku, University of Turku, Turku, Finland
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Wilson R, Hungerford C. Mental Health Education and Virtual Learning Environments (VLEs) in Pre-registration Nursing Degrees: Follow the Leaders? Issues Ment Health Nurs 2015; 36:379-87. [PMID: 26090858 DOI: 10.3109/01612840.2014.1002647] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Virtual learning environments (VLEs) are now commonly used, worldwide, as teaching and learning platforms for pre-registration nursing education. However, there is only limited evidence in the research literature to suggest that VLEs are employed to support the education of student nurses about mental health and illness. This article describes the work of mental health nurse educators who have taken the lead by providing case-based simulations on VLEs, thereby enabling students to acquire knowledge and develop the clinical skills required for practice in mental health settings. Benefits of VLEs include their flexibility and accessibility, and also the opportunity they provide for students to engage with Web 2.0 technologies. Leadership in education must include the utilization of the most current pedagogical tools and strategies, as well as staying abreast of contemporary evidence-based practices in clinical settings, to support the knowledge acquisition and practice-based learning of the registered nurses (RNs) of the future.
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- Rhonda Wilson
- University of New England, School of Health , Armidale, New South Wales , Australia
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