title: The effects of computer-based fire safety training on the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of caregivers.
abstract: Older adults in small residential care facilities are at a high risk of fire death and injury because of their characteristics and environment. The authors investigated computer-based instruction as a way to teach fire emergency planning to caregivers from small residential care facilities. Study participants (N=59) who completed the training significantly improved their scores from pretest to posttest when compared to a control group. Participants indicated on the course evaluation that the computers were easy to use (97%) and that they would like to use computers for future training courses (97%).
authors.affiliation: Harrington Software Associates, Inc, 7431 Wilson Road, Warrenton, VA 20186, USA.
authors.forename: Susan S
authors.initials: SS
authors.lastname: Harrington
authors.forename: Bonnie L
authors.initials: BL
authors.lastname: Walker
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003194:Computer-Assisted Instruction; D005260:Female; D005390:Fires; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006707:Homes for the Aged; D006801:Humans; D007318:Inservice Training / Q000379:methods*; D008297:Male; D008396:Maryland; D008875:Middle Aged; D009735:Nursing Homes; D009740:Nursing Staff / Q000193:education*; D010865:Pilot Projects; D017751:Safety Management