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http://dx.doi.org/10.4040/jkan.2009.39.2.298

Application and Evaluation of a Web-based Education Program on Blood-borne Infection Control for Nurses  

Choi, Jeong-Sil (Department of Nursing Science, Konyang University)
Kim, Keum-Soon (Department of Nursing, Seoul National University)
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Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing / v.39, no.2, 2009 , pp. 298-309 More about this Journal
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.
Keywords
Web; Blood-borne pathogens; Infection control;
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