Effectiveness of face to screen learning versus face-to-face mode of imparting knowledge and attitude on Organ Donation among Nurses

  • Unique Paper ID: 158950
  • Volume: 9
  • Issue: 11
  • PageNo: 14-22
  • Abstract:
  • With the increasing use of technology in education, online training has become a mainstream teaching method. How effective is online learning for education of professional nurses in India remains unknown. This study is pathbreaking as the concept online is still nascent and more so among professional nurses. This research aims to unravel the impact of on line and offline teaching on organ donation amidst a group of nursing professionals The study was conducted among nurses drawn from eight departments working in six reputed hospitals. A total of 509 nurses attempted the knowledge and attitude pre-test, a self-report 84 item questionnaire, following which they underwent either the offline or online modules on organ donation. The face-to-face sessions were delivered in person in a classroom setting and theonline lectures were made available via WISE App, a software to access the online sessions. Among the 509 only 191 (37.52%) completed the post-test which was administered after a period of 7 to 10 days. Repeated measures Anova test was used to compare the effect of mode of teaching over pre and post test scores on knowledge and attitude on organ donation. The post test scores of those who attended the offline sessions significantly improved compared to those who attended the online session. The difference observed between pre and post scores with respect to the mode of teaching was statistically significant. (Knowledge score P=0. 002, Attitude score, P=< 0. 0001).

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