The Effect of Training Given to Rehabilitation Nurses: A Qualitative Study

İngilizce (OpenAlex)

Objective: This study aims to determine the views of trained nurses about the planned training given to rehabilitation nurses. Material and Methods: This research was conducted with decsriptive, in-depth interview and exploratory qualitative method. This study reported following the Standards for Reporting Qualitative Research guidelines. The nurses (n=40) working in a physical therapy and rehabilitation clinics were given an hour of online training every week between February and May 2022. The training content was prepared according to the Association of Rehabilitation Nurses of Professional Rehabilitation Nursing Competency Model by two nurse faculty members and one specialist doctor. Firstly, depending on the declaration of Helsinki, Ethics Committee approval and individual consent from participants were obtained. Data on the descriptive characteristics of the participants were collected using the Personal Information Form and the ''Semi-Structured Interview Form'' to evaluate information about education. In order to evaluate the effectiviness of the traning, the data of the research were collected by in-depht interviews with the participants 21 days after the traning was completed. Results: Data analysis revealed three main themes: 1) Raising awareness through education, 2) Learning the roles and duties of rehabilitation nursing, and 3) Obtaining new and updated information. Conclusion: Our results show that with the regular training given to rehabilitation nurses, the knowledge of nurses in rehabilitation care and responsibilities of rehabilitation nurses has improved. It has been revealed that their interest and desire for the use of evidence-based practices have increased. The knowledge and competencies of nurses in the field can be increased through regular trainings.