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Effectiveness of a learning support program for respiratory physical assessment: A quasi-experimental study
Rika Mitoma1, Toyoaki Yamauchi2
1Department of Nursing, Graduate School of Health Sciences, Kumamoto University, Kumamoto, Japan.
Plos One
|September 13, 2018
Summary
A learning support program helped visiting nurses maintain and utilize respiratory physical assessment skills. While immediate post-training scores improved, long-term retention and practice application were enhanced by ongoing support.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Clinical Skills Development
- Healthcare Professional Training
Background:
- Physical assessment is crucial in home nursing care.
- Limited research exists on visiting nurses' physical assessment skill development.
- Enhancing nurses' assessment capabilities is vital for patient outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate a learning support program for visiting nurses.
- To improve the utilization of respiratory physical assessment skills.
- To assess the long-term effectiveness of training and support.
Main Methods:
- Quasi-experimental design with pre-test, post-test, and 8-week follow-up.
- Two groups: control (no support) and experimental (with support).
- 57 visiting nurses participated in the study.
Main Results:
- Scores on practical examinations significantly improved post-training.
- The experimental group showed higher practice evaluation scores after 8 weeks compared to the control group.
- Experimental group reported higher satisfaction with the learning support program.
Conclusions:
- Ongoing support is effective in maintaining motivation for learning.
- Support facilitates the application of acquired knowledge and skills in regular practice.
- The learning support program positively impacted visiting nurses' skill utilization.
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