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The impact of AIDS continuing education on psychiatric and non-psychiatric nurses' knowledge
B L Dancy1, J Despotes, L Razzano
1College of Nursing, University of Illinois at Chicago, 60612, USA.
Background:
Because an increasing number of chronically mentally ill individuals are HIV-positive, continuing education must include AIDS content to ensure psychiatric nurses provide competent care. The Fundamentals of Mental Health and HIV/AIDS Program was tested to determine its effectiveness in augmenting the AIDS knowledge of mental health professionals.
Method:
Two hundred forty RNs attended the Fundamental of Mental Health and HIV/AIDS Program. They completed pretest and posttest measures.
Results:
The program significantly increased AIDS knowledge. The increase in AIDS knowledge was more dramatic for psychiatric nurses than for non-psychiatric nurses.
Conclusion:
This study reinforces the need for AIDS continuing education.
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