A dedicated wound care module for third-year baccalaureate nurses: does it increase their knowledge and confidence?

IF 1.5 4区医学 Q3 DERMATOLOGY

Journal of wound care Pub Date : 2024-11-02 DOI:10.12968/jowc.2024.0092

Christina N Parker, Kathleen Finlayson, Sandra Johnston

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Abstract

Objective: Wound care is an important component of nursing care, consuming a significant amount of working hours. Literature reports the existence of many barriers to evidence-based wound care and that nursing students have an increasing need for education in this field. While blended learning activities have shown some benefits in learning outcomes, dedicated wound care modules within baccalaureate nursing courses occur infrequently. The aim of this study was to facilitate an increase in confidence and knowledge of evidence-based wound care in third-year baccalaureate nursing students.

Method: In this descriptive pre-post research design, a dedicated wound care module within a baccalaureate nursing course (using a constructivist learning approach) was offered to students in a university in Australia. Pre- and post-implementation surveys were completed (2018-2020). Due to a small number of matching participants, only descriptive statistics were calculated for all variables.

Results: A total of 276 students were invited to respond to the survey and 41 responded initially, 35 responded post the wound care module, and 26 responded to the survey after six months. Positive outcomes were noted in increased levels of confidence in the student nurses' ability to assess, manage and prevent wounds; as well as to apply evidence-based practice and change management following the educational wound care module within the baccalaureate nursing course.

Conclusion: Implementation of a dedicated wound care module within a baccalaureate nursing course in this sample of third-year students fostered a positive change in the knowledge of evidence-based wound management, assessment and prevention. Education of the next generation of registered nurses in this valuable area of practice is an important part of baccalaureate nursing education.

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为本科三年级护士开设的伤口护理专用模块：是否能增加他们的知识和信心？

目的：伤口护理是护理工作的重要组成部分，耗费大量的工作时间。文献报道，循证伤口护理存在许多障碍，护理专业学生对这一领域的教育需求日益增长。虽然混合式学习活动在学习效果方面显示出一定的优势，但在本科护理课程中专门开设伤口护理模块的情况并不多见。本研究旨在帮助三年级护理学士学位学生提高对循证伤口护理的信心和知识：方法：在这一描述性前后研究设计中，澳大利亚一所大学的护理学士学位课程（采用建构主义学习方法）为学生开设了专门的伤口护理模块。完成了实施前和实施后调查（2018-2020 年）。由于配对参与者人数较少，因此仅对所有变量进行了描述性统计：共有 276 名学生受邀回复调查，其中 41 人在最初回复了调查，35 人在伤口护理模块后回复了调查，26 人在六个月后回复了调查。结果表明，在护理学士学位课程中开设伤口护理教育模块后，学生护士对评估、管理和预防伤口的能力以及应用循证实践和变革管理的信心得到了增强：结论：在本科护理课程中开设专门的伤口护理模块，对三年级学生的循证伤口管理、评估和预防知识产生了积极的影响。对下一代注册护士进行这一宝贵实践领域的教育是学士护理教育的重要组成部分。

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Journal of wound care DERMATOLOGY-

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2.90

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10.50%

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215

期刊介绍： Journal of Wound Care (JWC) is the definitive wound-care journal and the leading source of up-to-date research and clinical information on everything related to tissue viability. The journal was first launched in 1992 and aimed at catering to the needs of the multidisciplinary team. Published monthly, the journal’s international audience includes nurses, doctors and researchers specialising in wound management and tissue viability, as well as generalists wishing to enhance their practice. In addition to cutting edge and state-of-the-art research and practice articles, JWC also covers topics related to wound-care management, education and novel therapies, as well as JWC cases supplements, a supplement dedicated solely to case reports and case series in wound care. All articles are rigorously peer-reviewed by a panel of international experts, comprised of clinicians, nurses and researchers. Specifically, JWC publishes: High quality evidence on all aspects of wound care, including leg ulcers, pressure ulcers, the diabetic foot, burns, surgical wounds, wound infection and more The latest developments and innovations in wound care through both preclinical and preliminary clinical trials of potential new treatments worldwide In-depth prospective studies of new treatment applications, as well as high-level research evidence on existing treatments Clinical case studies providing information on how to deal with complex wounds Comprehensive literature reviews on current concepts and practice, including cost-effectiveness Updates on the activities of wound care societies around the world.