Nurses' Motivation, Knowledge, and Satisfaction with a Neonatal Pain Assessment e-Learning Course

Area of Science:

• Nursing Education
• Medical Informatics
• Pain Management

Background:

• Neonatal pain assessment is crucial for infant well-being.
• Effective pain management requires up-to-date nursing knowledge.
• Traditional education methods may have limitations in accessibility and engagement.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the impact of an e-learning course on nurses' motivation and knowledge regarding neonatal pain assessment.
• To assess nurses' satisfaction with the e-learning platform and its components.
• To determine the relationship between knowledge acquisition and motivation to transfer learning in clinical practice.

Main Methods:

• A quantitative, longitudinal, quasi-experimental study was conducted with 30 nurses.
• Nurses completed pre- and post-tests, motivation surveys, and a satisfaction evaluation.
• Data analysis utilized R statistical software (version 3.6.2).

Main Results:

• Nurses demonstrated a significant increase in knowledge of neonatal pain assessment (p<0.0001).
• Motivation to transfer knowledge (mean 4.09) exceeded motivation to learn (mean 3.44).
• Overall satisfaction with the e-learning course, including content, virtual environment, and tutoring, was positive.

Conclusions:

• e-Learning effectively enhances nurses' knowledge and motivation to apply evidence-based practices in neonatal pain assessment.
• The e-learning format provides an accessible, interactive, and dynamic platform for professional development.
• Improved knowledge and motivation contribute to enhanced quality of care and patient safety in neonatal settings.