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1Marion Peckham Egan School of Nursing and Health Studies, Fairfield University, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA.
Journal of Community Health Nursing
|May 5, 2021
Summary
An educational intervention significantly improved nursing student knowledge of home care careers. While interest remained stable, a small increase suggests potential for future recruitment in this vital field.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Public Health
- Healthcare Workforce Development
Background:
- Home care nursing is crucial for managing chronic conditions and supporting aging populations.
- Significant workforce shortages exist in the home care sector.
- Current nursing curricula may not adequately prepare students for home care roles.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of an educational intervention on nursing students' knowledge of home care.
- To assess the intervention's impact on student interest in home care careers.
- To inform strategies for integrating home care education into nursing programs.
Main Methods:
- A quasi-experimental pre-test/post-test design was employed.
- 108 nursing students participated in an online module and simulation.
- T-tests and descriptive statistics were used for data analysis.
Main Results:
- A statistically significant increase in student knowledge regarding home care was observed (p=.000).
- Preferred work setting rankings showed minimal change.
- A slight, potentially impactful, increase in interest towards home care careers was noted.
Conclusions:
- The educational intervention effectively enhanced nursing students' knowledge of home care.
- Further research and curriculum integration are recommended to address home care workforce shortages.
- Targeted educational strategies may positively influence career choices in home care nursing.
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