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Programmed instruction revisited: a solution to infection control inservice education
Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing
|September 1, 1989
Summary
A self-managed programmed unit of instruction (PUI) for infection control training proved more effective than lectures for nurses. This method improved understanding of hepatitis B virus (HBV) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) protection, addressing educational challenges in healthcare settings.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Education
- Infection Control
- Occupational Health
Background:
- New Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards for hepatitis B virus (HBV) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) exposure require effective staff training.
- Hospital 24-hour operations, nursing shortages, and reliance on part-time staff complicate traditional inservice education delivery.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and evaluate a self-managed programmed unit of instruction (PUI) for infection control education.
- To assess the effectiveness and efficiency of the PUI for inservice nurses compared to traditional lecture methods.
Main Methods:
- A programmed unit of instruction (PUI) module was designed for self-paced learning.
- Inservice nurses were assigned to either the PUI or a lecture-based training.
- Posttest scores were compared between the two groups, controlling for pretest scores, education, and experience.
Main Results:
- Nurses utilizing the PUI achieved significantly higher posttest scores in infection control principles.
- The PUI's effectiveness was consistent across varying pretest scores, educational backgrounds, and experience levels (p < .0001).
Conclusions:
- Self-managed programmed units of instruction (PUI) are an effective method for teaching infection control to inservice nurses.
- PUI offers a viable solution for delivering essential infection control education amidst staffing and operational challenges in healthcare.