Diabetic foot care course: a quasi-experimental study on E-learning versus interactive workshop.

Area of Science:

• Nursing Education
• Digital Health
• Diabetology

Background:

• Nurses require training in Diabetic Foot Care (DFC) for prevention and management.
• E-learning presents a new educational strategy with potential benefits for healthcare providers.
• This study evaluates e-learning effectiveness in DFC knowledge attainment compared to traditional methods.

Purpose of the Study:

• To compare the educational effectiveness of an e-learning course versus an interactive workshop on DFC knowledge.
• To assess knowledge attainment in nurses regarding Diabetic Foot Care.

Main Methods:

• A quasi-experimental study with two non-randomized groups: e-learning (intervention) and interactive workshop (control).
• Pre- and post-test design used for knowledge assessment.
• Convenience sampling enrolled eligible nurses; five e-modules on DFC were identical for both groups.

Main Results:

• Both e-learning and interactive workshop methods significantly increased nurses' DFC knowledge.
• A statistically significant difference in post-training knowledge levels was observed between the e-learning and workshop groups (P < 0.01).

Conclusions:

• E-learning courses for DFC are as effective as conventional educational methods.
• E-learning offers advantages in time efficiency, cost savings, and flexible learning accessibility.
• Increased adoption of distance learning for training healthcare providers in DFC is recommended.