Comparison of software based versus written-based pharmaceutical retraining interventions in improving knowledge and satisfaction level of CCU nurses Download PDF

Background: Participation in the medicinal treatment process is a basic nursing skill. The need for prevention and correction of medication errors, highlight the necessity of continuous training of nurses. this study aimed to evaluate the effects of two methods of medicinal retraining with educational software and writing packages on the levels of knowledge and satisfaction in CCU nurses. Method: This study is a non-randomized controlled cross-over trial with two study groups and a before-after design. A total of 72 subjects used an educational software or writing package for 6 weeks. The posttest was conducted twice, one week after and two months after the completion of the intervention. The satisfaction level of nurses was measured one week after the completion of the intervention. Results: The mean and standard deviation of both groups had a significant increase in terms of knowledge level (p<0.05), with no significant difference between the methods of education (p>0.05). In the follow-up retest, no significant difference was observed in the scores of knowledge in both groups compared with the pretest (p>0.05). In addition, nurses were satisfied with both methods, but no significant difference was observed between the methods (p>0.05). Conclusion: Results showed that the education methods had similar effects on improvement of learning and satisfaction of learners; therefore, it is recommended to select the self-study method, and if possible, both methods are made available to allow nurses select their preferred method.