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Can nursing facility staff with minimal education be successfully trained with computer-based training?
Bonnie L Walker1, Susan S Harrington
1Harrington Software Associates, Inc., 7431 Wilson Road, Warrenton, VA 20186, USA. Bonnie4101@aol.com
Nurse Education Today
|April 28, 2004
Summary
Both computer-based and instructor-led training improved fire safety knowledge for long-term care staff. Scores remained elevated three months later, with staff holding a high school education showing greater gains.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Training
- Occupational Safety
- Adult Education
Background:
- Long-term care staff require effective fire safety training.
- Educational attainment may influence training outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare computer-based versus instructor-led training effectiveness.
- To assess fire safety knowledge, attitudes, and practices.
- To evaluate long-term retention of training.
Main Methods:
- Study involved long-term care staff with limited formal education.
- Compared computer-based training with instructor-led training.
- Assessed knowledge, attitudes, and practices pre- and post-training, with a 3-month follow-up.
Main Results:
- Both training methods significantly increased fire safety knowledge scores.
- Knowledge scores decreased at 3-month follow-up but remained above baseline.
- Staff with a high school education demonstrated greater score improvements.
Conclusions:
- Computer-based and instructor-led training are effective for fire safety education in this population.
- Training benefits are retained long-term, though some decline occurs.
- Educational background is a factor in training efficacy.