Impact of an e-learning program regarding patients’ harmful alcohol consumption on the knowledge, attitudes and perceived competencies of nurses from an acute care hospita l: a pretest-posttest-study

Evers, Eva; Hahn, Sabine; Metzenthin, Petra (2018). Impact of an e-learning program regarding patients’ harmful alcohol consumption on the knowledge, attitudes and perceived competencies of nurses from an acute care hospita l: a pretest-posttest-study Pflege, 31(4), pp. 213-222. Hogrefe 10.1024/1012-5302/a000604

Text Auswirkungen eines E-Learning Programms zum gesundheitsschädigenden Alkoholkonsum auf das Fachwissen, die Einstellung und die Selbsteinschätzung der Kompetenzen von Pflegefachpersonen eines Akutspitals.pdf - Published Version Restricted to registered users only Available under License Publisher holds Copyright. Download (396kB) | Request a copy

Background: Harmful alcohol consumption is associated with approximately 1600 deaths in Switzerland annually, and is the third-largest risk factor for various diseases worldwide. It has been shown that through early identification of problematic drinking behaviours along with preventive intervention, alcohol-related illnesses and mortality can be reduced. Therefore, nurses play a crucial role for patients with alcohol problems. However, the most common reasons for nurses not providing preventive intervention are a lack of knowledge, personal attitudes and uncertainty. Learning programs hold the potential for influencing these factors. Aim: The aim of this study was to assess the impact of an e-learning program regarding patients’ harmful alcohol consumption on the knowledge, attitudes and perceived competencies of nurses in an acute care hospital. Method: A pretest-posttest-study was conducted with 33 registered nurses prior to and upon completion of the e-learning program. Data was collected from December 2013 to March 2014 using a literature-based questionnaire. Results: It was shown that knowledge and perceived competencies significantly improved from pre-test to post-test. No significant differences were measured with regard to the attitudes. Conclusions: The results suggest that the alcohol e-learning program could be used to enhance nurses’ knowledge and perceived competencies, both of which are related to the reduction of uncertainty and improvement of confidence. To foster non-judgemental attitudes towards affected people, classroom courses are recommended in addition to the e-learning program and the implementation of directives.

Item Type:	Journal Article (Original Article)
Division/Institute:	School of Health Professions
Name:	Evers, Eva; Hahn, Sabine0000-0002-2697-2014 and Metzenthin, Petra
ISSN:	1012-5302
Publisher:	Hogrefe
Language:	German
Submitter:	Sabine Hahn
Date Deposited:	30 Oct 2019 14:29
Last Modified:	27 Apr 2021 15:30
Publisher DOI:	10.1024/1012-5302/a000604
ARBOR DOI:	10.24451/arbor.6746
URI:	https://arbor.bfh.ch/id/eprint/6746