Record |
Author |
Neville, S.J.; Gillon, D.; Milligan, K. |
Title |
New Zealand registered nurses' use of physical assessment skills: A pilot study |
Type |
Journal Article |
Year |
2006 |
Publication |
Vision: A Journal of Nursing |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
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Issue |
14(1) |
Pages |
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Keywords |
Clinical assessment; Nursing; Evaluation |
Abstract |
The objective of this project was to ascertain registered nurses' use of selected physical assessment skills before and after participation in a health assessment course. A pre- (also referred to as part I) and post- (part II) test design was used to investigate the research aim. Participants were obtained via a convenience sample. A questionnaire was completed at the beginning of the educational programme and then four to six weeks after completion of the assessment course. A two tailed t-test was used to identify any significant differences in the characteristics of participants from part I (N = 206) to part II (N = 145), with no differences identified. However, there was an overall mean percentage difference of 17.1% in the use of physical assessment skills after having completed the educational programme. In conclusion, the researchers found that four to six weeks after completion of a health assessment course, nurses were using the skills learned to improve their nursing practice more frequently than before the programme. |
Call Number |
NRSNZNO @ research @ 879 |
Serial |
863 |
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