Challenges of Web-based education in educating nurses about evidence-based acute pain management practices for older adults.
Internet technology holds potential as a valuable educational tool, but several challenges continue to impede its use. This article describes the use of a web-based course to educate staff nurses regarding evidence-based acute pain management practices for older adults. Specific areas highlighted include: the steps involved in creating the web-based course; the materials and support required to disseminate the course; the challenges encountered in promoting use of the course; and responses to and evaluations of the course. The authors' experiences provide knowledge to assist other healthcare professionals on the use of a web-based course to educate staff nurses.
Schmitt
Mary Belding
MB
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa, USA.
Titler
Marita G
MG
Herr
Keela A
KA
Ardery
Gail
G
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