Improving the Interprofessional Teams’ Knowledge, Confidence, and Self-Efficacy in the Care of Adult Brain Tumor Patients

1 online resource (66 pages) : PDF

2021

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Purpose:The purpose of this educational project was to determine whether interprofessional team members who participate in a structured educational session demonstrate an increase in knowledge, confidence and self-efficacy in the care of adult brain tumor (ABT) patients. The aim was to evaluate baseline ABT knowledge of neuroscience registered nurses (RNs) and advanced practice providers (APPs) and to identify barriers associated with specialized educational programs. Methods: An evidence-based education program on ABT’s was developed and delivered to neuroscience interprofessional team members in a single institution in Charlotte, North Carolina. Three measurement tools were used for data collection. One tool was used to collect demographic information, one was used for a knowledge pre/post-intervention and one for the participants to rate their confidence level. RNs and APPs functioning in a neurosurgical, neurointensivist or neurohospitalist role were eligible to participate. Travel RNs were excluded. Results: Seventeen care providers participated in this project. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the demographic characteristics of the participants, belief in supplemental education, and pre/post-intervention knowledge assessment items. McNemar’s test for paired binary data and StataCorp v.16 statistical software (2019) were used. Six participants recalled prior education specific to ABTs and 94% (n=16) believed additional education would be beneficial. A statistically significant increase in correct responses from the pre-posttest was seen in one question pertaining to histological grading classification system (p=.031). The lowest response recorded on the confidence survey was regarding the APP’s level of comfort in discussing treatment plans with patients and caregivers. Implications: The results of the project created a basis for understanding neuroscience team members level of knowledge and confidence. Further study is needed to determine effective educational strategies for the neuroscience team. Keywords: brain neoplasm, clinical guidelines, specialized training

doctoral dissertations

Continuing education
Nursing
Health education

D.N.P.

Brain Neoplasm
Clinical Guidelines
Education
Nursing
Specialized Training

Health Services Research

Jordan, Kathleen

Deshaies, Eric
Cating, Teresa
Windett, Jason

Thesis (D.N.P.)--University of North Carolina at Charlotte, 2021.

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