Improving Ward Nurses’ Clinical Knowledge and Self-Efficacy of Wound, Ostomy, Continence Care
Training ＆ Education
National University Health System Quality Improvement
National University Health System
31 December 2019
Improve WOC Care test pass rates from 14.3% to >80% (6 out of 7 nurses) and self-efficacy score from 6.32 to 8.0. Clinical knowledge and confidence improved, fostering consistent WOC care and leadership development.
Year Submitted: 2019
Published Date: 31 December 2019
Tags: Training ＆ Education, Assessment, Workplace Based Assessment, Learning Approach, Team Based Learning, Mentoring
About this Content
Aims
Improve WOC Care test pass rates from 14.3% to >80% (6 out of 7 nurses) and self-efficacy score from 6.32 to 8.0.
Background
Nurses in Ward 7 lacked clinical proficiency in Wound, Ostomy, and Continence (WOC) care, affecting patient outcomes.
Methods
Teaching series on WOC care topics. Pre-test and post-test knowledge assessments. Tracked self-efficacy scores and IAD prevalence.
Results
Pass rates increased from 14.3% to 100%. Self-efficacy scores improved from 6.32 to 9.13. IAD point prevalence reduced.
Conclusion
Clinical knowledge and confidence improved, fostering consistent WOC care and leadership development.
Lessons Learnt
Dedicated nurse groups and clinical leadership drive project success. Consistent training nurtures nursing standards.
Additional Information
Scope: Wound, Ostomy, Continence Care. Presented at CHILD Learning Forum.
Keywords
WOC Care, Clinical Knowledge, Nursing Training, Self-Efficacy
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | National University Health System |
Organization(s) Involved | Ng Teng Fong General Hospital |
Platform(s) | National University Health System Quality Improvement |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Nursing |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Gastroenterology, Urology, Wound Care Medicine |
Project Lead(s) | Vasantha D/O Krisnan |
Project Member(s) | Cai Junjie |
Connect with this contributor!
SSN Cai Junjie - cjj.caijunjie@gmail.com
Project Attachment
68_NTFGH_QM_2019_Improving_Ward_Nurses_Clinical_Knowledge_and_Self_Efficacy_combine.pdf