Journal article
Filling the Gaps: Evaluation of an Online Continuing Professional Development Program for Australian Registered Nurses to Build Capacity to Care for People With Developmental Disability
The Journal of continuing education in nursing, Vol.54(12), pp.554-560
2023
PMID: 37855824
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Abstract
Background: People with autism spectrum disorder and/or intellectual disability have some of the worst health outcomes of any population group. Internationally, it has been identified that RNs are not adequately prepared to provide care to these groups through mainstream health care services. Method: A cross-sectional online evaluation survey of participants who completed learning to build the capacity of RNs to care for people with autism spectrum disorder and/or intellectual disability was conducted. Results: The learning site was found to be easily accessible and engaging, and it facilitated knowledge construction. A statistically significant increase in self-reported comfort, confidence, and preparedness compared with the sample of RNs in a national survey conducted before the site launch was identified. Conclusion: This online continuing professional development program facilitated RNs' perceived comfort, confidence, and preparedness to care for people with autism spectrum disorder and/or intellectual disability. Findings suggest the merit of high-quality online continuing professional development programs to fill this educational gap.
Details
- Title
- Filling the Gaps: Evaluation of an Online Continuing Professional Development Program for Australian Registered Nurses to Build Capacity to Care for People With Developmental Disability
- Creators
- Andrew Cashin - Southern Cross UniversityAmy Pracilio - Southern Cross UniversityThomas Buckley - The University of SydneyJulian Trollor - UNSW AustraliaNathan Wilson - Western Sydney University
- Publication Details
- The Journal of continuing education in nursing, Vol.54(12), pp.554-560
- Publisher
- SLACK INCORPORATED
- Identifiers
- 991013143466502368
- Copyright
- Copyright 2023, SLACK Incorporated.
- Academic Unit
- Nursing; Faculty of Health
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article