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. 2017 Jul 1;48(7):320-328.
doi: 10.3928/00220124-20170616-09.

Transitioning Communication Education to an Interactive Online Module Format

Kristine Williams, Nor Hashidah Abd-Hamid, Yelena Perkhounkova

Transitioning Communication Education to an Interactive Online Module Format

Kristine Williams et al. J Contin Educ Nurs. .

Abstract

Background: The Changing Talk intervention improves nursing home staff communication by reducing elderspeak. To facilitate dissemination, interactive online modules were created, maintaining the original content. This article reports on the process of transitioning and the results of pilot testing the modules.

Method: Interactive online modules were developed, pilot tested, and the evaluated in comparison to outcomes from the classroom format training.

Results: Online participants (N = 9) demonstrated pre to posttest knowledge gain (scores improved from M = 82.4% to M = 91.2%). Rating of a staff-resident interaction showed improved recognition of elderspeak and person-centered communication after training. Online and original participants reported similar intentions to use learned skills and rated the program highly.

Conclusion: Evidence-based interventions can be translated from traditional classroom to online format maintaining effects on increasing staff knowledge and intentions to use learned skills in practice. However, the modules should be tested in a larger and more representative sample. J Contin Educ Nurs. 2017;48(7):320-328.

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