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Evaluation of an Electronically Delivered Learning Module Intended for Continuing Education of Practicing Registered
Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing
|June 25, 2019
Summary
Registered nurses (RNs) showed minimal knowledge retention from electronically delivered learning modules (EDLMs) one month post-training. Participants reported EDLMs did not enhance their knowledge or value, suggesting issues with module design.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Continuing Professional Development
- Health Professions Education
Background:
- Electronically delivered learning modules (EDLMs) are common for continuing education.
- Assessing the effectiveness of EDLMs for Registered Nurses (RNs) is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate knowledge retention in RNs after completing an EDLM on sepsis.
- To determine if RNs value the education provided by EDLMs.
Main Methods:
- A one-group pretest-posttest longitudinal study design was used.
- RNs completed a sepsis EDLM, an immediate posttest, and a follow-up posttest at 4 weeks.
- Surveys assessed participants' attitudes and practices regarding EDLMs.
Main Results:
- Knowledge scores increased immediately after the EDLM but returned to near baseline levels after 1 month.
- Participants reported that EDLMs did not improve their knowledge.
- Participants expressed low value for EDLMs as an educational tool.
Conclusions:
- Didactic information from EDLMs appears to have a limited long-term impact on nurses' knowledge.
- The design of the educational module and its evaluation may influence knowledge retention.
- Further research into EDLM design is needed to improve sustained learning outcomes for nurses.
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