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PMID: 20704094 Owner: NLM Status: In-Data-Review |
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BACKGROUND: To determine whether there was a difference in retention of knowledge about pressure ulcers with a traditional lecture versus computer-based instruction. METHODS: A quasi-experimental, pretest/posttest design was used. Medical-surgical and critical care nurses (N = 60) were randomly assigned to a lecture, to computer-based instruction, or to a control group. Study participants were given the pressure ulcer knowledge test before and immediately after the program and at 3-month and 6-month intervals. RESULTS: Analysis of variance showed statistically significant differences in pretest and posttest scores [F(2, 57) = 35.784, p = .000] and in posttest to 3-month scores [F(2, 57) = 18.427, p = .000] among the three groups. CONCLUSION: The most significant loss of pressure ulcer knowledge, regardless of educational method, occurred within the first 3 months. Based on these findings, quarterly education in pressure ulcer prevention is recommended to maintain knowledge. Computer-based instruction is a viable option for acquisition and retention of knowledge about pressure ulcer prevention. |
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Jill Cox; Sharon Roche; Elizabeth Van Wynen |
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Type: Journal Article Date: 2010-08-03 |
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Title: Journal of continuing education in nursing Volume: 42 ISSN: 0022-0124 ISO Abbreviation: J Contin Educ Nurs Publication Date: 2011 Feb |
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Created Date: 2011-02-17 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 0262321 Medline TA: J Contin Educ Nurs Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 71-8 Citation Subset: N |
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Copyright 2011, SLACK Incorporated. |
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