Research article summary (published 30 Aug 2007):

Education for asthma care: lessons from Ireland.

Full Abstract

Despite the increase in prevalence of asthma among children and the importance of appropriate professional training in asthma management, no programme of study in children's asthma care was available to nurses in Ireland. A professional development module was designed to meet the education needs of nurses caring for children with asthma and their families. The module has theoretical and practical elements that are reflected in both module delivery and assessment. It was evaluated using a Likert scale questionnaire and focus group interviews with 15 students. The results indicate a high degree of student satisfaction with the module. Students reported changes in practice as a result of greater confidence, increased knowledge and improved skills. Future evaluation should include the ongoing impact on practice as well as the perspectives of service users and managers.

Author information

Author/s: Clynes, Mary (M); Barron, Carol (C); Imelda, Coyne (C);

Affiliation: School of Nursing, Dublin City University.

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Evaluation Studies; Journal Article

Journal: Paediatric nursing (Paediatr Nurs), published in England. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2007-Sep; vol 19 (issue 7) : pp 34-6

Dates: Created 2007/10/10; Completed 2007/11/09;

PMID: 17926772, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 2/18/2009, IMS Date: )

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Asthma - epidemiology; nursing Attitude of Health Personnel Child Clinical Competence Curriculum Education, Nursing, Continuing - organization & administration Focus Groups Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice Hospitals, Pediatric Humans

Ireland - epidemiology Needs Assessment Nurse's Role Nursing Education Research Nursing Methodology Research Nursing Staff, Hospital - education; psychology Patient Care Team - organization & administration Pediatric Nursing - education; organization & administration Program Evaluation Self Efficacy

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