Continuous training based on the needs of operating room nurses using web application: a new approach to improve...

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Nursing Informatics
• Surgical Nursing

Background:

• Traditional operating room nurse training is insufficient.
• Pre-service training has limitations for specialized duties.
• A need exists for improved, accessible training methods.

Purpose of the Study:

• To determine the effect of a web-based, personalized e-learning approach on operating room nurses' knowledge and satisfaction.
• To assess the efficacy of a needs-based electronic education system.
• To evaluate e-learning as a supplementary training tool.

Main Methods:

• Quasi-experimental, single-group, multi-center pre-test-post-test design.
• Involved 36 operating room nurses.
• Utilized a web application for leveled, personalized e-learning, with pre- and post-intervention knowledge and satisfaction assessments.

Main Results:

• Significant improvements in average knowledge scores across all tested areas (heart anatomy, patient transfer, ergonomics) post-intervention (P<0.001).
• Average satisfaction score was 21.3 ± 5.83, with 64.7% of nurses expressing satisfaction.
• E-learning demonstrated a positive impact on both knowledge acquisition and user satisfaction.

Conclusions:

• Personalized, needs-based e-learning effectively enhances operating room nurses' knowledge and satisfaction.
• E-learning serves as a valuable complementary tool for continuous education in specialized surgical nursing.
• This approach offers flexibility, accessibility, and potential for wider educational equity in nursing.