Utilization and perceived benefits of postoperative otology in-service training for inpatient nurses.
This study examined the perceived effectiveness of in-service training (IST) to improve the nursing care of post-operative otology patients as a function of nursing experience. IST was administered to four distinct units in a large university hospital, examining nurses with a range of experiences in otology care. An eight-item IST evaluation instrument was developed, administered, and validated for this study. The results of this study indicate the following: a variation existed among units in the receptiveness to IST; a 15-20-minute IST session significantly improved the perceived ability to deliver quality patient care; similar effectiveness of the IST was observed for all otology care groups; and an oral IST approach was more effective than a self-study approach. Further, we found that IST increased awareness and utilization of specialty support services.
Ear and Hearing Center, Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Sutgery, University of North Carolina Hospitals, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA.
Cherie A
CA
Smith-Miller
D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D002983:Clinical Competence / Q000592:standards; D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006785:Hospitals, University; D006801:Humans; D007318:Inservice Training / Q000458:organization & administration*; D015402:Nursing Education Research; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000193:education* / Q000523:psychology*; D010036:Otolaryngology / Q000193:education*; D013517:Otorhinolaryngologic Surgical Procedures / Q000193:education* / Q000451:nursing*; D011182:Postoperative Care / Q000451:nursing*; D015397:Program Evaluation; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014481:United States