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Nursing Students' Perceptions on a Pain Management E- Learning Module: An Exploratory Quantitative Study
Shovana Shrestha1, Sherry Dahlke1, Jeffrey I Butler1
1Faculty of Nursing, College of Health Sciences, University of Alberta, Alberta, Canada.
Summary
Nursing students found an e-learning module on pain management for older adults to be helpful. The interactive module improved their knowledge, confidence, and perceptions when caring for elderly patients in pain.
Area of Science:
- Geriatric Nursing
- Pain Management Education
- E-Learning in Healthcare
Background:
- Many nursing students graduate lacking essential skills in assessing and managing pain in older adults.
- A significant educational gap exists in preparing nurses for geriatric pain care.
- An e-learning module was developed to address this critical need.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate nursing students' perceptions of a newly developed e-learning module.
- To assess the module's impact on students' preparedness for managing pain in older adults.
- To understand student engagement with an interactive online learning format.
Main Methods:
- Exploratory quantitative research design.
- Utilized a feedback survey with Likert-type items and an open-ended question.
- Descriptive statistics and content analysis were employed to analyze student perceptions.
Main Results:
- 181 out of 249 nursing students completed the module.
- A majority of students (two-thirds) were female.
- Students reported enhanced knowledge, confidence, and improved perceptions regarding care for older adults in pain.
- The e-learning format was perceived as interactive and enjoyable.
Conclusions:
- The e-learning module is perceived as a valuable tool for nursing education in geriatric pain management.
- Interactive e-learning effectively boosts nursing students' knowledge and confidence in managing pain in older adults.
- The module positively influenced students' perceptions of caring for elderly patients experiencing pain.
Keywords:
Exploratory quantitative studyLearning moduleNursing educationNursing studentsPaine-learningMore Related Videos
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