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[Reading nursing Literature in English: new inputs for practicing nurses]
Waltraut von Klitzing1, Hansruedi Stoll, Edith Trachsel
1Institut für Pflegewissenschaft, Universität Basel, and Bereich Medizin, Universitätsspital Basel, Germany.
Pflege
|February 13, 2007
Summary
This course enhanced oncology knowledge for nurses but did not improve English skills. Participants effectively applied new knowledge to teach colleagues, demonstrating the value of reading research literature for evidence-based practice.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Oncology Nursing
Context:
- Nurses require English comprehension for evidence-based practice.
- A specialized course was developed for oncology nurses at University Hospital Basel.
- The course focused on reading research literature for chronic illness and cancer pain management.
Purpose:
- To assess the impact of a specialized English reading course on oncology nurses' knowledge.
- To evaluate improvements in nurses' English language proficiency.
- To determine the perceived difficulty and practical application of the course content.
Summary:
- The pilot course significantly improved oncology knowledge among 15 participating nurses.
- English language skills did not show significant improvement.
- Nurses successfully utilized acquired knowledge to present educational lectures to colleagues.
Impact:
- The course effectively demonstrated the application of English research literature for nursing practice.
- Participants perceived the course as sophisticated and beneficial.
- Enhanced oncology knowledge and teaching ability were key outcomes for participants.
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