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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.

Keywords:

Exploratory quantitative study Learning module Nursing education Nursing students Pain e-learning

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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.