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Using Learning Outcome Measures to assess Doctoral Nursing Education
Published on: June 22, 2010
Level three evaluation of an education program designed to implement patient care redesign.
1Inova Fairfax Hospital-Inova Learning Network, Falls Church, Virginia, USA.
Summary
Inova Health System redesigned patient care to be more patient-centered. A survey evaluated staff attitudes and behaviors after mandatory education, offering a practical model for evaluating educational programs.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Management
- Patient-Centered Care
- Staff Education
Background:
- Healthcare institutions are increasingly adopting patient care redesign.
- Inova Health System implemented a significant patient-centered care redesign.
- The System's education department developed a curriculum for staff training.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the impact of mandatory patient care redesign education on staff behaviors and attitudes.
- To analyze the effectiveness of the developed curriculum.
- To present a practical evaluation model for staff development programs.
Main Methods:
- A survey was administered to staff following their attendance at mandatory educational classes.
- The survey assessed self-reported changes in staff behaviors and attitudes.
- Methodological aspects of the evaluation process were discussed.
Main Results:
- The survey provided insights into staff self-reported behaviors and attitudes post-training.
- Analysis focused on the effectiveness of the educational intervention.
- The study identified key outcomes of the staff development initiative.
Conclusions:
- The evaluation approach offers a practical model for staff development educators.
- Effective evaluation is crucial for assessing the impact of educational programs in healthcare settings.
- The findings contribute to understanding the implementation of patient care redesign initiatives.
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