The effectiveness of basic life support training on nursing students\u2019 knowledge and basic life support practices: a non-randomized quasi-experimental study

Background: Provision of up-to-date information and skills training related to basic life support practices is very important for nursing students\u2019 professional development and practitioner and education related roles. Objective: The purpose of the study was to examine the effectiveness of basic life support training on knowledge and practices among nursing students. Methods: A non-randomized quasi-experimental design (One group pre-test-post-test) was used in this study. The study was conducted in the laboratory of an undergraduate nursing school. The sample consisted of a convenience sample of 1st-year students enrolled in the undergraduate nursing class. The study sample consisted of 65 nursing students. Basic life support training included both theoretical and practical components. The students' knowledge and practices were assessed before basic life support training. Data were collected using the knowledge assessment questionnaire. The practical skills for basic life support were observed and assessed using a checklist. The pre- and post-assessment practice scores were compared. Results: After basic life support training, level of knowledge and practical skill scores were higher compared to pre-training scores (t= -12.442, p=0.000; t= -22.899, p=0.000). There was a significant and moderate association between the adult basic life support Knowledge Form scores and the adult basic life support practice assessment form scores obtained after the training (r= 0.39, p<0.01). Conclusion: The study showed that basic life support training improved knowledge and skills related to basic life support practices in nursing students. Periodic basic life support training is very important for competency in this area among nursing students. DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/ahs.v19i2.51 Cite as: Kose S, Akin S, Mendi O, Goktas S. The effectiveness of basic life support training on nursing students\u2019 knowledge and basic life support practices: a non-randomized quasi-experimental design. Afri Health Sci.2019;19(2): 2252-2262. https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/ahs.v19i2.5

The effectiveness of basic life support training on nursing students\u2019 knowledge and basic life support practices: a non-randomized quasi-experimental design

Background: Provision of up-to-date information and skills training related to basic life support practices is very important for nursing students\u2019 professional development and practitioner and education related roles. Objective: The purpose of the study was to examine the effectiveness of basic life support training on knowledge and practices among nursing students. Methods: A non-randomized quasi-experimental design (one group pre-test-post-test) was used in this study. The study was conducted in the laboratory of an undergraduate nursing school. The sample consisted of a convenience sample of 1st-year students enrolled in the undergraduate nursing class. The study sample consisted of 65 nursing students. Basic life support training included both theoretical and practical components. The students\u2019 knowledge and practices were assessed before basic life support training. Data were collected using the knowledge assessment questionnaire. The practical skills for basic life support were observed and assessed using a checklist. The pre- and post-assessment practice scores were compared. Results: After basic life support training, level of knowledge and practical skill scores were higher compared to pre-training scores (t= -12.442, p=0.000; t= -22.899, p=0.000). There was a significant and moderate association between the adult basic life support knowledge form scores and the adult basic life support practice assessment form scores obtained after the training (r = 0.39, p<0.01). Conclusion: The study showed that basic life support training improved knowledge and skills related to basic life support practices in nursing students. Periodic basic life support training is very important for competency in this area among nursing students

Percepciones de estudiantes de enfermería sobre el Ambiente de Aprendizaje Clínico y la salud mental: estudio multicéntrico

Objetivo: este estudo teve como objetivo avaliar as percepções dos estudantes de Enfermagem das universidades públicas de três países da União Europeia sobre saúde mental e ambientes de aprendizagem clínica, tema pouco investigado na literatura. Método: a coleta de dados ocorreu por meio de um formulário de dados demográficos, a Escala Ambiente de Aprendizagem Clínica, Supervisão e Professor de Enfermagem e o Mental Health Continuum Short Form. Um total de 571 participantes da Turquia, Lituânia e Portugal foram incluídos no estudo. Resultados: houve uma diferença significativa entre os três grupos em relação ao ambiente de aprendizagem clínica e estado de saúde mental (p <0,001). A supervisão foi o elemento mais valorizado. Os estudantes portugueses apresentaram a média mais elevada nos escores do Mental Health Continuum Short Form e Ambiente de Aprendizagem Clínica, Supervisão e Professor de Enfermagem (p<0,001). Idade, sexo e saúde mental influíram nos escores do Ambiente de Aprendizagem Clínico, Supervisão e Professor de Enfermagem. Conclusão: os resultados indicaram que os escores do Mental Health Continuum Short Form e Ambiente de Aprendizagem Clínica, Supervisão e Professor de Enfermagem obtidos pelos estudantes de Enfermagem portugueses foram mais elevados. Revelou-se também que as percepções dos alunos sobre o ambiente de aprendizagem clínica foram afetadas pela idade e sexo, e que suas percepções sobre saúde mental foram influenciadas pelos escores da escala Ambiente de Aprendizagem Clínica, Supervisão e Professor de Enfermagem.Objective: this study aimed at evaluating the perceptions of Nursing students from public universities in three European Union countries on mental health and clinical learning environments, a topic that has been rarely investigated in the literature. Method: data collection took place using a demographic data form, the Clinical Learning Environment, Supervision and Nurse Teacher Scale, and the Mental Health Continuum Short Form. A total of 571 participants from Turkey, Lithuania and Portugal were included in the study. Results: there was a significant difference among the three groups regarding clinical learning environment and mental health status (p<.001). Supervision was the most valued element. The Portuguese students presented the highest mean in the Mental Health Continuum Short Form and Clinical Learning Environment, Supervision and Nurse Teacher Scale scores (p<.001). Age, gender and mental health were effective in the Clinical Learning Environment, Supervision and Nurse Teacher Scale scores. Conclusion: the results indicated that the Mental Health Continuum Short Form and Clinical Learning Environment, Supervision and Nurse Teacher Scale scores obtained by the Portuguese Nursing students were higher. It was also revealed that the students’ perceptions on the clinical learning environment were affected by age and gender, and that their perceptions on mental health were influenced by the Clinical Learning Environment, Supervision and Nurse Teacher scale scores.Objetivo: este estudio tuvo como objetivo evaluar las percepciones de estudiantes de enfermería de universidades públicas de tres países de la Unión Europea sobre la salud mental y los Ambientes de Aprendizaje Clínico, tema poco estudiado en la literatura. Método: la recolección de datos se realizó mediante un formulario de datos demográficos, la Escala de Evaluación de Ambiente de Aprendizaje Clínico, Supervisión y Profesor de Enfermería y el Mental Health Continuum Short Form. Se incluyeron en el estudio un total de 571 participantes de Turquía, Lituania y Portugal. Resultados: hubo una diferencia significativa entre los tres grupos con respecto al Ambiente de Aprendizaje Clínico y al estado de salud mental (p < 0,001). La supervisión fue el elemento más valorado. Los estudiantes portugueses obtuvieron los puntajes promedio más altos en el Mental Health Continuum Short Form y Ambiente de Aprendizaje Clínico, Supervisión y Profesor de Enfermería (p<0,001). La edad, el sexo y la salud mental influyeron en los puntajes de Ambiente de Aprendizaje Clínico, Supervisión y Profesor de Enfermería. Conclusión: los resultados indicaron que los estudiantes de Enfermería portugueses obtuvieron los puntajes más altos en el Mental Health Continuum Short Form y Ambiente de Aprendizaje Clínico, Supervisión y Profesor de Enfermería. También se reveló que las percepciones de los estudiantes sobre el Ambiente de Aprendizaje Clínico se vieron afectadas por la edad y el género, y que sus percepciones sobre la salud mental fueron influenciadas por los puntajes de la escala de evaluación de Ambiente de Aprendizaje Clínico, Supervisión y Profesor de Enfermería

The effect of training given using three different methods on genital hygiene behaviours after medical curettage

This research was conducted to determine the effect of genital hygiene training given with three different methods after medical curettage on genital hygiene behaviours. A randomised semi-experimental study was performed with 90 patients who underwent medical curettage at a university hospital in Turkey. The participants were divided into three equal groups: verbal training, training with written materials, and demonstration only. Data was collected using the Patient Information Form and the Genital Hygiene Behaviour Scale. There was no difference between mean pre-training and post-training Genital Hygiene Behaviours Scale total and sub-dimension scores in the verbal group (p > .05). There was a difference between the groups after the training between the mean total and sub-dimensions of the Genital Hygiene Behaviour Scale scores (p < .05). The study findings showed that the demonstration method in genital hygiene training given to participants who underwent medical curettage was more effective in improving genital hygiene behaviours than other methods.IMPACT STATEMENT What is already known on this subject? It is seen that verbal education alone is not effective in providing and developing genital hygiene behaviours. Although studies are investigating the effectiveness of education on genital hygiene behaviours of women, there is no study investigating the effectiveness of education methods. What do the results of this study add? The demonstration method for the development of genital hygiene behaviours is more effective than verbal and written education methods. What are the implications of these findings for clinical practice and/or further research? This study provides evidence for the effectiveness of training methods for the development of genital hygiene behaviours. Nurses' preference for demonstration methods in genital hygiene education programs may contribute to the protection and development of health by facilitating the teaching of correct health behaviours

The effectiveness of basic life support training on nursing students' knowledge and basic life support practices: a non-randomized quasi-experimental study

Akin, Semiha/0000-0002-1901-2963; Mendi, Onur/0000-0003-4112-7035WOS: 000482191800051PubMed: 31656511Background: Provision of up-to-date information and skills training related to basic life support practices is very important for nursing students' professional development and practitioner and education related roles. Objective: the purpose of the study was to examine the effectiveness of basic life support training on knowledge and practices among nursing students. Methods: A non-randomized quasi-experimental design (One group pre-test-post-test) was used in this study. the study was conducted in the laboratory of an undergraduate nursing school. the sample consisted of a convenience sample of 1st-year students enrolled in the undergraduate nursing class. the study sample consisted of 65 nursing students. Basic life support training included both theoretical and practical components. the students' knowledge and practices were assessed before basic life support training. Data were collected using the knowledge assessment questionnaire. the practical skills for basic life support were observed and assessed using a checklist. the pre- and post-assessment practice scores were compared. Results: After basic life support training, level of knowledge and practical skill scores were higher compared to pre-training scores (t= -12.442, p=0.000; t= -22.899, p=0.000). There was a significant and moderate association between the adult basic life support Knowledge Form scores and the adult basic life support practice assessment form scores obtained after the training (r = 0.39, p<0.01). Conclusion: the study showed that basic life support training improved knowledge and skills related to basic life support practices in nursing students. Periodic basic life support training is very important for competency in this area among nursing students

First Aid Knowledge of University Students in Poisoning Cases

SUMMARY: Objectives: Poisoning is a crucial public health problem which needs serious approach and response to treatment. In case of poisoning, proper first aid is lifesaving and application should be applied in every condition. This research was conducted in order to evaluate first aid knowledge of university students for poisoning. Methods: The research was conducted between the dates of May 2013–June 2013 with the permission gained from the University Rectorship. The cohort of the research contained 4,560 students who received education in Istanbul. The sample of the study included 936 students who accepted to participate in the research and attended the school during the research. The data were collected by using a questionnaire form, which had 21 questions prepared by researchers. Analysis of the data was carried out with a percentage evaluation method and chi square tests in a computer environment. Results: In our study, 92.6% of students (n=867) knew the phone number of the ambulance in case of emergency. In addition, 57.3% of students (n=536) knew the phone number of the poison hotline, and it was seen that they answered correctly the questions regarding the relation between body system and indications of poisoning. It was determined that the students who received education in medical departments answered the questions correctly more than the students who had education in other departments. (p≤0.001, p≤0.01). Conclusions: It was observed that the university students in medical departments had more first aid knowledge on poisoning cases compared to the students in other departments who did not have sufficient information regarding these issues. It is thought that first aid education in all departments of universities, both poisoning and other first aid issues, should be conveyed to all students. ÖZET: Amaç: Zehirlenmeler ciddi yaklaşım gerektiren ve tedaviye iyi yanıt veren önemli bir halk sağlığı problemidir. Zehirlenme durumlarında uygun ilk yardım hayat kurtarıcı olup, toplumun bütün bireylerinin, her türlü koşulda yapması gereken bir uygulamalar bütünüdür. Bu araştırma, üniversite öğrencilerinin zehirlenme vakalarındaki ilkyardım bilgilerini incelemek amacı ile yapıldı. Gereç ve Yöntem: Araştırma Mayıs 2013–Haziran 2013 tarihleri arasında, özel bir vakıf üniversitesinde, üniversite rektörlüğünden gerekli izin alınarak gerçekleştirildi. Evrenini üniversitede okuyan 4560 öğrenci, örneklemi ise çalışmanın yapıldığı günlerde okula devam eden ve araştırmaya katılmayı kabul eden 936 öğrenci oluşturdu. Veriler araştırmacılar tarafından hazırlanan 21 soruluk anket formu kullanılarak toplandı. Verilerin analizi bilgisayar ortamında yüzdelik değerlendirme yöntemi ve ki-kare testi kullanılarak yapıldı. Bulgular: Çalışmamızda öğrencilerin %92.6'sının (n=867) acil durumda aranması gereken ambulans numarasını ve %57.3'ünün (n=536) zehir danışma hattı numarasını bildikleri ve zehirlenmelerde ortaya çıkan belirtiler ile vücut sistemleri arasındaki ilişkiyi soran sorulara doğru olarak cevap verdikleri belirlendi. Sağlık bölümlerinde okuyan öğrencilerin zehirlenme belirtileri ve sindirim ile solunum yolu zehirlenmelerinde yapılacak olan ilkyardım girişimleri ile ilgili bilgi sorularına diğer bölümlerde okuyan öğrencilere göre daha fazla doğru cevap verdikleri saptandı (p≤0.001, p≤0.01). Sonuç: Sağlıkla ilgili bölümlerde okuyan üniversite öğrencilerinin zehirlenmelerle ilgili ilkyardım konusunda daha bilgili oldukları, diğer bölümlerde okuyan öğrencilerin ise bu konularla ilgili bilgilerinin yetersiz olduğu görülmektedir. Üniversitelerin tüm bölümlerinde ilk yardım derslerinin okutulmaya başlanması ile gerek zehirlenmeler gerekse diğer ilkyardım bilgilerinin bireylere doğru bir şekilde aktarılacağı ve toplumdaki ilkyardım bilgisinin artacağı düşünülmektedir. Key words: First aid, poisoning, university student, Anahtar sözcükler: Ilkyardım, üniversite öğrencisi, zehirlenm

Percepciones de estudiantes de enfermería sobre el Ambiente de Aprendizaje Clínico y la salud mental: estudio multicéntrico

Objective: this study aimed at evaluating the perceptions of Nursing students from public universities in three European Union countries on mental health and clinical learning environments, a topic that has been rarely investigated in the literature. Method: data collection took place using a demographic data form, the Clinical Learning Environment, Supervision and Nurse Teacher Scale, and the Mental Health Continuum Short Form. A total of 571 participants from Turkey, Lithuania and Portugal were included in the study. Results: there was a significant difference among the three groups regarding clinical learning environment and mental health status (p<.001). Supervision was the most valued element. The Portuguese students presented the highest mean in the Mental Health Continuum Short Form and Clinical Learning Environment, Supervision and Nurse Teacher Scale scores (p<.001). Age, gender and mental health were effective in the Clinical Learning Environment, Supervision and Nurse Teacher Scale scores. Conclusion: the results indicated that the Mental Health Continuum Short Form and Clinical Learning Environment, Supervision and Nurse Teacher Scale scores obtained by the Portuguese Nursing students were higher. It was also revealed that the students’ perceptions on the clinical learning environment were affected by age and gender, and that their perceptions on mental health were influenced by the Clinical Learning Environment, Supervision and Nurse Teacher scale scores

The Evaluation of Nursing Care Satisfaction and Patient Learning Needs in day Case Surgery

Patients in surgical service units have higher expectations for treatment and care. The aims of this study were to determine nursing care satisfaction and information requirements at the time of discharge of patients from a day surgery unit and to assess the effects of demographics. The study was conducted on 291 patients undergoing day case surgery. Patient perception scale for nursing care (PPSN) and the patient learning needs scale (PLNS) were used and total and sub-dimension points averages were calculated and then compared with demographic data using the Kruskal-Wallis test. The results were evaluated at the p < 0.05 significance level with 95 % confidence intervals. Of the patients, 58.8 % (n = 171) were females and the average age was 49.5 ± 15.3 years. PPSN and PLNS total point averages were 68.16 ± 10.17 and 178.53 ± 27.59, respectively. A significant difference was determined in PPSN total point average with regard to previous hospitalisations; the PPSN total point average was higher for patients with prior hospitalisations (p < 0.001). Significant differences were determined between PLNS total point average and age group, marital status, receiving discharge training, and education level (p = 0.008, 0.006, <0.001, and 0.015, respectively). Differences were found in the PLNS sub-dimension point averages between groups, especially with regard to age group and educational level. We showed that patient satisfaction and patient information requirements could change according to demographic features of the patients at a day case surgery unit. In this respect, healthcare providers should offer healthcare services by evaluating the personal characteristics of patients because this is important for their satisfaction