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. 2021 Sep-Oct;46(5):289-296.
doi: 10.1097/RNJ.0000000000000311.

Supported Communication Video Training for the Nursing Department in an Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital

Michelle Armour  1 , Susan Brady  2 , Kathryn Williamson-Link  2 , Linda McGovern  2 , Kristen Struchil  2
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Supported Communication Video Training for the Nursing Department in an Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital

Michelle Armour et al. Rehabil Nurs. 2021 Sep-Oct.

Abstract

Purpose: The aim of this study was to develop a valid educational intervention to improve knowledge and confidence using communication strategies when interacting with a person with aphasia.

Design: A quantitative, nonrandomized pretest/posttest research study was performed.

Methods: Pre- and postcourse assessments were completed with learning participants. This educational intervention was developed using the underlying theoretical concepts of the integrated behavioral model.

Results: Forty-nine new employees from the nursing department participated in this study, with 61% reporting less than 1 year of experience. Pre- to posttraining assessments on the Test of Knowledge of Aphasia improved from 3.7 to 5.8 (p ≤ .0001) for direct knowledge, from 5.5 to 8.2 (p ≤ .0001) for confidence self-efficacy, and from 5.3 to 7.6 (p ≤ .0001) for knowledge self-efficacy.

Conclusion: Results indicated this theory-driven educational training was effective in training employees from the nursing department working in an inpatient rehabilitation environment.

Clinical relevancy: Improving communication effectiveness is critical for overall quality of care and patient safety.

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Integrated Behavioral Model Construct Statements Administered (5-Point Likert Scale).
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Years of Experience.
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Years of Experience Working With Individuals Following A Stroke.
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Prior Aphasia Training.
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