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Area of Science:

  • Nursing
  • Public Health
  • Healthcare Education

Background:

  • Chronic oedema significantly impacts community nursing workload, the National Health Service (NHS), and patients.
  • Rising prevalence and financial constraints necessitate innovative and sustainable solutions for chronic oedema care.
  • Enhanced community nurse knowledge is crucial for effective chronic oedema prevention and management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the effects of a workplace education intervention on community nurses' knowledge of chronic oedema.
  • To assess the perceived impact of enhanced knowledge on patient outcomes in chronic oedema management.
  • To identify factors influencing the effectiveness of chronic oedema care interventions.

Main Methods:

  • A focus group (n=3) study was conducted to evaluate an educational intervention.
  • The intervention aimed to improve community nurses' knowledge and practice in chronic oedema prevention and management.
  • Participants were community nurses in Wales.

Main Results:

  • The education program successfully enhanced community nurses' awareness, knowledge, and understanding of chronic oedema management.
  • Participants reported potential benefits for patients, including improved quality of life and self-management.
  • The extent of patient benefit was variable, depending on engagement with and support for self-management strategies.

Conclusions:

  • Workplace education can improve nurses' competence in managing chronic oedema.
  • Further longitudinal research is needed to fully understand the long-term impact of such interventions.
  • Supporting patient self-management is critical for maximizing the benefits of improved nursing knowledge.