The Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing
Vol. 40 No. 6 June 2009
By Sandra Bergquist-Beringer, PhD, RN, CWCN; Jan Davidson, MSN, RN, ARNP; Carolyn Agosto, BSN, RN; Norma K. Linde, MSN, RN, ARNP-C; Marla Abel, BSN, RN, CWCN; Kara Spurling, MSN, RN, NP-C; Nancy Dunton, PhD; Angela Christopher, BSN, RN
ABSTRACT
The National Database of Nursing Quality Indicators (NDNQI) Pressure Ulcer Training Program was developed to improve nursing accuracy and reliability in identifying and staging pressure ulcers and differentiating hospital- and unit-acquired from community-acquired pressure ulcers. Of 5,200 individuals who completed the training program within 5 months of release, 937 provided written evaluation comments. Four major themes emerged from content analysis of the evaluation remarks: pressure ulcer and other wound pictures; accuracy and clarity of content; program design and technology; and the educational/informational experience. Reviewers most frequently commented on their positive learning experience. Program components that enhanced the educational experience included the array of pressure ulcer pictures at each stage and pictures of other wounds. Clarity of content, program design, and technological problems were barriers to reviewer satisfaction. Findings suggest the NDNQI Pressure Ulcer Training Program was effective for educating staff nurses on pressure ulcer identification and staging.
J Contin Educ Nurs 2009;40(6):252-258.
AUTHORS
Dr. Bergquist-Beringer is Associate Professor, Ms. Davidson is Research Assistant Professor and NDNQI Hospital Liaison, Ms. Agosto is a master’s student, Ms. Abel is a master’s student, Dr. Dunton is Research Professor, and Ms. Christopher is NDNQI Participant Support Manager, University of Kansas Medical Center, School of Nursing, Kansas City, Kansas. Ms. Linde is a nurse practitioner, Junction City, Kansas. Ms. Spurling is a nurse practitioner, Kansas City, Kansas.
The authors disclose that they have no significant financial interests in any product or class of products discussed directly or indirectly in this activity, including research support.
Supported by a contract with the American Nurses Association.
Presented in part at the 2nd Annual NDNQI conference in Orlando, Florida, January 31, 2008.
Address correspondence to Sandra Bergquist-Beringer, PhD, RN, CWCN, Associate Professor, School of Nursing, Mail Stop 4043, University of Kansas Medical Center, 3901 Rainbow Blvd., Kansas City, KS 66160.
doi:10.9999/00220124-20090522-05
