The effect of WhatsApp-based training on nurses' genetic knowledge levels and awareness in Turkey: A quasi-experimental study

IF 3.6 2区医学 Q1 EDUCATION, SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINES

Nurse Education Today Pub Date : 2024-10-04 DOI:10.1016/j.nedt.2024.106442

Hatice Ceylan , Cansu Kosar Sahin , Cigdem Aydin Acar

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Abstract

Background

Genetics plays an important role in healthcare, and it is crucial for nurses to have a good understanding of this field. However, studies have shown that nurses often lack genetic knowledge and awareness. Furthermore, innovative educational approaches, such as WhatsApp-based education, have been proposed to address this knowledge gap, unlike traditional educational methods. These approaches use technology and interactive platforms to engage nurses in dynamic and immersive learning experiences.

Aim

This study aimed to examine the impact of WhatsApp-based training on nurses' genetic knowledge levels and awareness.

Method

A quasi-experimental pre-test–post-test design was used. A total of 121 registered nurses participated in a WhatsApp-based training program comprising presentations on genetic issues. Data were collected using Genetics and Genomics in Nursing Practice Survey. Values, means, percentage frequency distributions, and paired-sample t-tests were used.

Results

In the pre-training period, the mean knowledge score of the nurse group was found to be 3.31 ± 1.30 in the pre-training period and 9.58 ± 1.73 in the post-training period. The applied WhatsApp-based training was found to have an effect size of 0.752 on the GGNPS (Genetics and Genomics in Nursing Practice Survey) knowledge score of the sample group (F = 374.882, p = 0.000). In the post-training period, there were significant increases in all the GGNPS items.

Conclusion

WhatsApp-based educational programs have the potential to improve nurses' genetic knowledge and awareness. To fulfill the expanding needs of the nursing profession and to enhance patient care outcomes, this study emphasizes the importance of incorporating innovative educational tools into nursing education.

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基于 WhatsApp 的培训对土耳其护士遗传知识水平和意识的影响：准实验研究。

背景：遗传学在医疗保健中发挥着重要作用，护士对这一领域有充分的了解至关重要。然而，研究表明，护士往往缺乏遗传学知识和意识。此外，与传统的教育方法不同，有人提出了创新的教育方法，如基于 WhatsApp 的教育，以解决这一知识缺口。目的：本研究旨在探讨基于 WhatsApp 的培训对护士遗传知识水平和意识的影响：方法：采用前测-后测的准实验设计。共有 121 名注册护士参加了基于 WhatsApp 的培训项目，其中包括有关遗传问题的介绍。数据通过护理实践中的遗传学和基因组学调查收集。采用数值、平均值、百分比频率分布和配对样本 t 检验：在培训前，护士组的平均知识得分为（3.31 ± 1.30）分，而在培训后，护士组的平均知识得分为（9.58 ± 1.73）分。结果发现，基于 WhatsApp 的应用培训对样本组的 GGNPS（护理实践中的遗传学和基因组学调查）知识得分的影响大小为 0.752（F = 374.882，P = 0.000）。培训后，GGNPS 所有项目的得分均有显著提高：基于 WhatsApp 的教育项目具有提高护士遗传知识和意识的潜力。为满足护理专业不断扩大的需求，提高患者护理效果，本研究强调了将创新教育工具纳入护理教育的重要性。

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Nurse Education Today 医学-护理

CiteScore

6.90

自引率

12.80%

发文量

349

审稿时长

58 days

期刊介绍： Nurse Education Today is the leading international journal providing a forum for the publication of high quality original research, review and debate in the discussion of nursing, midwifery and interprofessional health care education, publishing papers which contribute to the advancement of educational theory and pedagogy that support the evidence-based practice for educationalists worldwide. The journal stimulates and values critical scholarly debate on issues that have strategic relevance for leaders of health care education. The journal publishes the highest quality scholarly contributions reflecting the diversity of people, health and education systems worldwide, by publishing research that employs rigorous methodology as well as by publishing papers that highlight the theoretical underpinnings of education and systems globally. The journal will publish papers that show depth, rigour, originality and high standards of presentation, in particular, work that is original, analytical and constructively critical of both previous work and current initiatives. Authors are invited to submit original research, systematic and scholarly reviews, and critical papers which will stimulate debate on research, policy, theory or philosophy of nursing and related health care education, and which will meet and develop the journal''s high academic and ethical standards.