On-site training program for public health nurses in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan: Effects on risk communication competencies

Objective. To compare the level of adherence of public health nurses to BP measurement guidelines based on their knowledge of the guidelines and skills in BP measurement before and after Blood Pressure Measurement Training Program (BPMTP). Methods. An experimental pre- and post-test design using twostaged cluster randomization was conducted. 118 PHNs (mean age ± 38.45 years, mean years of experience ± 13.45 years; 84.1% women) from six districts in Manila were equally assigned to either the BPMTP group or control group. Structured instruments were used. Results. Demographic characteristics, current BP measurement practices, and level of adherence to BP measurement guidelines based on knowledge of the guidelines and skills in BP measurement were equivalent in both groups at baseline. Nurses in the BPMTP group showed improved adherence (p=<0.05) compared to nurses in the control group. Both groups did not show significant change in their skill on recording, interpretation, and referral (p=1.000). Conclusion. This study showed that Blood Pressure Measurement Training Package is feasible in improving adherence of nurses based on their increased knowledge of the BP measurement guidelines and skills in BP measurement. A larger-scale study is warranted to show that BPMTP can potentially improve clinical management of hypertension in public health clinics globally.

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Effectiveness of an Emergency Preparedness Training Program for Public Health Nurses in New York City

Family & Community Health ◽

10.1097/00003727-200407000-00011 ◽

2004 ◽

Vol 27 (3) ◽

pp. 242-249 ◽

Cited By ~ 33

Author(s):

Kristine A. Qureshi ◽

Robyn R.M. Gershon ◽

Jacqueline A. Merrill ◽

Ayxa Calero-Breckheimer ◽

Marita Murrman ◽

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Keyword(s):

Public Health ◽

New York ◽

New York City ◽

Training Program ◽

York City ◽

Emergency Preparedness ◽

Public Health Nurses

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Vaccine Risk/Benefit Communication: Effect of an Educational Package for Public Health Nurses

Health Education & Behavior ◽

10.1177/1090198106288996 ◽

2006 ◽

Vol 33 (6) ◽

pp. 787-801 ◽

Cited By ~ 11

Author(s):

Terry C. Davis ◽

Doren D. Fredrickson ◽

Estela M. Kennen ◽

Sharon G. Humiston ◽

Connie L. Arnold ◽

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Keyword(s):

Public Health ◽

Side Effects ◽

Risk Communication ◽

Public Health Nurses ◽

Point Scale ◽

Educational Materials ◽

Written Information ◽

Educational Package ◽

Communication Time ◽

Communication Effect

The purpose of this study was to determine whether an in-service for public health nurses (PHNs) and accompanying educational materials could improve vaccine risk/benefit communication. The content and timing of vaccine communication were recorded during 246 pre-and 217 postintervention visits in two public health immunization clinics. Pre-/postintervention comparisons showed PHN communication of severe side effects (13% vs. 44%, p < .0001) and their management (29% vs. 60%, p < .0001) increased. There was no significant change in discussion of vaccine benefits (48% vs. 51%) or common side effects (91% vs. 92%),screening for contraindications (71% vs. 77%), or distribution of written information (89% vs. 92%). More parents initiated vaccine questions postintervention (27% vs. 39%,p < .01) and were more satisfied with vaccine-risk communication (8.1 vs. 8.9 on a 10-point scale, p < .01). Average vaccine communication time increased from 16 to 22 seconds (p < .01).

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