Effectiveness of an internet‐based learning program on venous leg ulcer nursing care in home health care – study protocol

Ylönen, Minna; Viljamaa, Jaakko; Isoaho, Hannu; Junttila, Kristiina; Leino‐Kilpi, Helena; Suhonen, Riitta

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“…It is important to continuously train the professionals who take care of patients with varicose ulcers and provide access to the material resources needed, aiming to reduce the existing gap between care practice and scientific evidence. (23) The study results should contribute to encourage professionals to develop research, as questions on the theme are not exhausted. The results should also support the nurses responsible for the prevention and treatment of patients with varicose ulcer.…”

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Prevenção de recidiva de úlcera varicosa: um estudo de coorte

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Objective: Determine the relapse rate of varicose ulcer and check the association between relapse and prevention measures adopted. Methods: Cohort study involving 50 patients over 18 years of age post-healing of varicose ulcer monitored over ten years. Relapse was assessed through direct inspection during the clinical assessment, and the preventive measures used were informed by the patient. Pearson's chi-square test was used with p ≤0.05. Results: Relapse of varicose ulcer corresponded to 62.2%, mostly in women, followed by elderly, illiterate and retired people. The following combination was effective to prevent relapses: use of compressive stockings, rest and application of moisturizer. Conclusion: The relapse rate of varicose ulcer was high and the main combination of preventive measures applied was the use of compressive stockings, rest and application of moisturizer. ResumoObjetivo: Determinar a taxa de recidiva de úlcera varicosa, e verificar a associação entre recidiva e medidas de prevenção adotadas. Métodos: Estudo de coorte com 50 pacientes maiores de 18 anos com úlcera varicosa pós-cicatrização acompanhados durante 10 anos. A recidiva foi avaliada por meio de inspeção direta durante a avaliação clínica, e as medidas de prevenção usadas foram informadas pelo paciente. Utilizou-se o teste qui quadrado de Pearson, sendo significante p-value ≤0,05. Resultados: A recidiva de úlcera varicosa foi de 62,2%, a maioria em mulheres, seguida por idosos, analfabetos e aposentados. Mostrou-se medida eficaz na prevenção de recidivas o seguinte conjunto: uso da meia de compressão, repouso e aplicar creme hidratante. Conclusão: A taxa de recidiva de úlcera varicosa foi elevada e as principais medidas de prevenção aplicadas em conjunto foram usar meia de compressão, repousar e aplicar creme hidratante.

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“…Complete details of the content have been reported elsewhere (Ylönen et al . ). An analysis frame was used to analyse the content and usability of eVLU (Ministry of Finance ).…”

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“…Nurses in the comparison group continued to work in their home healthcare teams without eVLU (Ylönen et al . ).…”

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“…This is the part of the study to test the cognitive, clinical and economical outcomes of eVLU. Complete details of the study design and methods have been reported elsewhere (Yl€ onen et al 2015).…”

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“…These knowledge gaps were organised into six themes: VLU recognition, aetiology and pathophysiology; VLU healing and assessment of healing process; Assessment of VLU infection; Principles of VLU topical care; VLU topical care products and dressings; and Compression treatment. Complete details of the content have been reported elsewhere (Yl€ onen et al 2015). An analysis frame was used to analyse the content and usability of eVLU (Ministry of Finance 2012).…”

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Internet‐based learning programme to increase nurses’ knowledge level about venous leg ulcer care in home health care

Ylönen

Viljamaa

Isoaho

et al. 2017

Journal of Clinical Nursing

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Internet-based education about venous leg ulcer nursing care is recommended for home healthcare nurses. Education programme about venous leg ulcer nursing care provides flexible method for nurses' learning with feasible and cost-effective access to evidence-based education. Education programme about venous leg ulcer nursing care material can be used in all nursing environments where Internet is available.

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Congruence between perceived and theoretical knowledge before and after an internet-based continuing education program about venous leg ulcer nursing care

Ylönen

Viljamaa

Isoaho

et al. 2019

Nurse Education Today

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Background: Previous research has revealed nurses' knowledge gaps in venous leg ulcer (VLU) nursing care, and continuing education is needed. The closer nurses' perceived knowledge is to their evidence-based theoretical knowledge, the better possibilities they have to conduct evidence-based VLU nursing care. Objectives: To assess the congruence between nurses' perceived and theoretical knowledge about VLU nursing care before and after an internet-based education about VLU nursing care (eVLU). Design: Quasi-experimental study with intervention and comparison groups and pre-and post-measurements. Setting: Home health care in two Finnish municipalities. Participants: Nurses (n = 946) working in home health care were invited to participate. In the intervention group, 239 nurses and 229 nurses in the comparison group met the inclusion criteria, and they were all recruited to the study. Method: Nurses were divided into intervention and comparison groups with lottery between the municipalities. Nurses in both groups took care of patients with VLU according to their organizations' instructions. In addition to this, nurses in the intervention group received a 6-week eVLU while those in the comparison group did not. Data were collected with a questionnaire about perceived and theoretical knowledge before education, at six weeks, and at 10 weeks. The percentages of congruence were calculated at every measurement point, and the McNemar test was used to detect statistical significance of changes between measurements. Results: The increase of congruence was more often statistically significant in the intervention group than in the comparison group. Conclusion: The results support the hypothesis that the congruence between perceived and theoretical knowledge will be higher among nurses receiving eVLU. Because of the low participation and drop-outs, the results should be interpreted with caution.

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Effectiveness of an internet‐based learning program on venous leg ulcer nursing care in home health care – study protocol

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Prevenção de recidiva de úlcera varicosa: um estudo de coorte

Prevenção de recidiva de úlcera varicosa: um estudo de coorte

Internet‐based learning programme to increase nurses’ knowledge level about venous leg ulcer care in home health care

Congruence between perceived and theoretical knowledge before and after an internet-based continuing education program about venous leg ulcer nursing care

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