Application and Evaluation of a Web-based Education Program on Blood-borne Infection Control for Nurses
Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing
; : 298-309, 2009.
Article
in Korean
| WPRIM (Western Pacific)
| ID: wpr-69448
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ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
To develop a web-based program on blood-borne infection control and to examine the effect of the newly developed program on perceived threat of diseases, knowledge, preventive health behaviors for blood-borne infections, and incidence rates of accidental needle sticks and other sharp object injuries in nurses.METHODS:
The program was developed through the processes of analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation. The research design involved a nonequivalent control group for pretest and posttest experiments. The setting was a 745-bed general hospital located in Korea.RESULTS:
The program was designed and developed after consulting previous studies. After development of the program was completed, it was evaluated and revised by a panel of experts. The total score for perceived threat of diseases, knowledge, preventive health behaviors in the experimental group was significantly higher compared to the control group (p<.05). The incidence rates for needle sticks and other sharp object injuries in the experimental group were significantly lower compared to the control group (p<.05).CONCLUSION:
Application of a Web-based, blood-borne infection control program is effective, and can be expanded to other healthcare workers who also have a high risk of blood-borne infections.
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Health context:
SDG3 - Target 3.9 Reduce the amount of deaths produced by dangerous chemicals and the pollution of the air, water and soil
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SDG3 - Health and Well-Being
Health problem:
Occupational Exposures
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Target 3.3: End transmission of communicable diseases
Database:
WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
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Surveys and Questionnaires
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Occupational Exposure
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Needlestick Injuries
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Infection Control
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Blood-Borne Pathogens
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Internet
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Nursing Staff, Hospital
Type of study:
Evaluation study
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Qualitative research
Limits:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing
Year:
2009
Document type:
Article