Enhancing Nutrition Care at Home through an Effective Online Nutrition Course for Community Nurses
Training ＆ Education
Centre for Allied Health & Pharmacy Excellence
SingHealth
31 December 2023
To evaluate the effectiveness of a 4-module online nutrition course for community nurses. The course aligns with Healthier SG goals, showing potential for broader adoption among community partners.
Year Submitted: 2023
Published Date: 31 December 2023
Tags: Training ＆ Education, Education Platform, Virtual Learning Platform, Learning Management
About this Content
Aims
To evaluate the effectiveness of a 4-module online nutrition course for community nurses.
Background
Community nurses faced challenges managing patients with nutritional issues at home due to a lack of dietetic services and training.
Methods
Developed an online course focusing on malnutrition, boosting intake, supplements, and tube feeding; assessed through completion rates, quizzes, and feedback.
Results
96% of nurses found the course useful; 89% passed quizzes by the third attempt; 98% would recommend it.
Conclusion
The course aligns with Healthier SG goals, showing potential for broader adoption among community partners.
Lessons Learnt
LMS-based training improves accessibility and knowledge retention.
Additional Information
Singapore Healthcare Management Congress 2023 – Merit Prize (Training & Education category).
Keywords
Nutrition, Community Nurses, E-Learning
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | SingHealth |
Organization(s) Involved | Sengkang General Hospital |
Platform(s) | Centre for Allied Health & Pharmacy Excellence |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Allied Health, Nursing |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Nutrition ＆ Dietetics |
Project Lead(s) | Lee Rui Jia |
Project Member(s) | Tan Shi-Ning |
Connect with this contributor!
Lee Rui Jia - lee.rui.jia@skh.com.sg