Effect of an acute care geriatric educational program on fall rates and nurse work satisfaction.
J Contin Educ Nurs
; 40(8): 371-9, 2009 Aug.
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| ID: mdl-19681575
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
A successful faculty-mentored geriatric nurse education program resulted from an acute care-academic partnership.PURPOSE:
This study educated nurses in best geriatric nursing practices to enhance effective management of common geriatric problems as well as to improve nurse work satisfaction.METHODS:
Forty-seven nurses completed an online course in geriatric best practices.RESULTS:
Pre- and posttest comparisons showed a declining trend in the incidence of falls and improved satisfaction with autonomy, task requirements, and nurse-to-nurse interaction among participants. Units in which two or more participants achieved national certification had significantly lower fall rates 3 months after program completion. Participants who attained national certification also had significantly improved satisfaction with professional status.CONCLUSION:
This partnership represents a replicable model that facilitated the advancement of evidence-based practice and enhanced nurses' knowledge of best practices in caring for older adults. Early evidence shows that these successes may improve patient outcomes.
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Coleções:
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Acidentes por Quedas
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Educação Continuada em Enfermagem
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Enfermagem Geriátrica
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Satisfação no Emprego
Tipo de estudo:
Guideline
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Contin Educ Nurs
Ano de publicação:
2009
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos