Effectiveness of an educational website to enhance knowledge about pressure injuries: quasi-experimental study

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Background Traditional teaching has proven insufficient to provide nurses with the necessary knowledge about pressure injuries. Therefore, alternative educational methods, such as online platforms, are being explored to improve nursing education. Aim To evaluate the effectiveness of an online website to improve nursing students’ knowledge of pressure injuries and determine their level of satisfaction with this teaching method. Methods A quasi-experimental design with quantitative analysis of pre- and post-tests and satisfaction scores was used. Sample Senior undergraduate nursing students (N = 51) from 10 public and private Brazilian universities participated. Data collection The Pressure Injury Knowledge Test was used, consisting of 41 questions on pressure injury assessment and classification and 12 questions on management. The Student’s Satisfaction with Learning Questionnaire assessed students’ satisfaction. The educational website content was organised into various pressure injury modules, validated by specialists, and offered as a distance course. Students completed pre- and post-tests to compare the effectiveness of learning from the website. Data analysis The student t-test was used, with statistical significance set at p<0.05. Results The percentage of correct answers on the post-test (91.53%) was higher than on the pre-test (73.77%) (p<0.01). In the post-test, four questions in the domain ‘Pressure Injury Management’ had success rates between 59% and 66.7%, indicating a lack of knowledge. The average student satisfaction with their knowledge increased (p<0.01). Conclusion The intervention significantly increased the rate of correct answers, suggesting that online platforms can effectively enhance knowledge and satisfaction in nursing education. Implications for clinical practice Online educational resources can improve nursing education in critical areas like pressure injuries, contributing to better patient care.

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