Effect of a self‐directed learning package on emergency nurses’ knowledge of assessment of oxygenation and use of supplemental oxygen
- 3 August 2005
- journal article
- Published by Wiley in Nursing & Health Sciences
- Vol. 7 (3), 199-208
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1442-2018.2005.00236.x
Abstract
Emergency nurses frequently and independently make decisions regarding supplemental oxygen. The importance of these decisions for patients is highlighted by the well documented association between respiratory dysfunction and adverse events. This study aimed to: (i) examine the effect of educational preparation on emergency nurses\u27 knowledge of assessment of oxygenation, and the use of supplemental oxygen; (ii) explore the impact of existing knowledge on decisions related to the implementation of supplemental oxygen; and (iii) explore nurses\u27 characteristics that were associated with effectiveness of the educational preparation. A pretest/post-test, controlled, quasi-experimental design was used in this study. Educational preparation was effective in increasing emergency nurses\u27 knowledge. Baseline level of knowledge was predictive of reports of independent decisions regarding the implementation of oxygen. There was a significant positive relationship between postgraduate qualification in emergency nursing and the effect of education, and significant negative relationships between effect of education and baseline level of knowledge and daily decisions to implement supplemental oxygen.<br /Keywords
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