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In-service nursing education delivered by videoconference
Simone de Godoy1, Isabel Amélia Costa Mendes, Miyeko Hayashida
1Ribeirão Preto College of Nursing, WHO Collaborating Centre for Nursing Research Development, University of São Paulo, Brazil. sig@eerp.usp.br
Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare
|October 21, 2004
Summary
Videoconferencing effectively trained nursing auxiliaries in ventrogluteal intramuscular injections. This distance education method offers flexibility, combining work and learning for healthcare professionals.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Medical Training
- Distance Learning Technologies
Background:
- Traditional nursing education faces challenges in accessibility and flexibility.
- Intramuscular (IM) injections, specifically at the ventrogluteal site, require standardized training.
- Exploring innovative remote teaching methods is crucial for continuous professional development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of videoconferencing for teaching intramuscular injections to nursing auxiliaries.
- To assess nursing auxiliaries' perceptions of videoconferencing as a distance learning tool.
- To explore the feasibility of using remote instruction for practical nursing skills.
Main Methods:
- Thirty nursing auxiliaries received videoconference-based training on ventrogluteal IM injections.
- Participants practiced on manikins post-lecture until proficiency was achieved.
- An evaluation questionnaire assessed the videoconferencing teaching method.
Main Results:
- The majority of nursing auxiliaries responded favorably to the videoconferencing teaching method.
- Key motivators included combining work with education and interest in the innovative approach.
- Successful skill acquisition was achieved through remote instruction and practice.
Conclusions:
- Videoconferencing is a viable and effective tool for distance education in nursing.
- This technology facilitates flexible learning opportunities for healthcare professionals.
- The study highlights the potential of remote learning for practical nursing skills development.