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Continuing education in physical assessment: a pilot study.

L Reaby, J James

    The Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing : a Quarterly Publication of the Royal Australian Nursing Federation
    |March 1, 1990
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    Registered nurses (RNs) completed a five-day educational program on physical assessment. Post-program, nurses demonstrated increased knowledge and application of comprehensive physical assessment skills.

    Area of Science:

    • Nursing Education
    • Clinical Skills Development
    • Healthcare Professional Training

    Background:

    • Effective physical assessment is crucial for quality patient care.
    • Registered nurses (RNs) require continuous skill development in assessment techniques.
    • Standardized educational programs can enhance clinical competency.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the efficacy of a five-day educational program for registered nurses (RNs).
    • To assess improvements in nurses' knowledge of comprehensive physical assessment.
    • To determine the extent of RNs' utilization of learned physical assessment skills post-training.

    Main Methods:

    • A five-day educational intervention focused on physical assessment techniques was implemented.
    • Knowledge and skill utilization were measured using tests and questionnaires.

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  • Data were collected pre-program and three months post-program completion.

    • Main Results:

    • Participants showed a significant increase in physical assessment knowledge.
    • The majority of registered nurses reported using the skills learned in the program.
    • Sustained application of skills was observed three months after the educational intervention.

    Conclusions:

    • The five-day educational program effectively enhanced registered nurses' physical assessment knowledge.
    • The program successfully translated into increased practical application of learned skills by RNs.
    • Continuing education is vital for maintaining and improving nurses' physical assessment proficiency.