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Published on: January 15, 2017
Web-based learning for continuing nursing education of emergency unit staff
Eija Paavilainen1, Mari Salminen-Tuomaala
1Department of Nursing Science, University of Tampere, Etelä-Pohjanmaa Hospital District, Tampere, Finland. Eija.paavilainen@uta.fi
Summary
This study introduces a web-based continuing education course for emergency department patient counseling. The findings highlight web-based learning as effective for hospital staff training and development.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Healthcare Communication
- Emergency Medicine
Background:
- Patient counseling in emergency departments is crucial for effective care.
- Existing continuing education methods may not fully meet the needs of emergency department staff.
- Data from patients and families can inform targeted educational interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the development and implementation of a web-based continuing education course.
- To focus on enhancing patient counseling skills for emergency department (ED) personnel.
- To evaluate the suitability of web-based education for hospital-specific training.
Main Methods:
- Course materials were developed using data from ED patients and their families.
- Previous research on counseling best practices informed content creation.
- A web-based platform was utilized for course delivery.
Main Results:
- Web-based continuing education is a suitable method for hospital departments.
- The developed course addresses specific needs identified within the emergency department.
- Implementation requires collaboration between nurse managers and educators.
Conclusions:
- Web-based education effectively supports continuing professional development in specialized hospital settings.
- Nurse managers play a vital role in the successful arrangement, design, and implementation of such educational programs.
- Tailored educational content, informed by patient and family input, enhances training relevance and impact.
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