An e-Problem-Based Learning Program for Infection Control in Nursing Homes: A Quasi-Experimental Study

Young-Rim Choi, Ye-Na Lee, Dayeong Kim, Won Hee Park, Dai Young Kwon and Sung Ok Chang ()
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Young-Rim Choi: College of Nursing, Korea University, Seoul 02841, Korea
Ye-Na Lee: Department of Nursing, University of Suwon, Hwaseong 18323, Korea
Dayeong Kim: College of Nursing, Korea University, Seoul 02841, Korea
Won Hee Park: College of Nursing, Korea University, Seoul 02841, Korea
Dai Young Kwon: Gifted Education Center, Korea University, Seoul 02841, Korea
Sung Ok Chang: College of Nursing, Korea University, Seoul 02841, Korea

IJERPH, 2022, vol. 19, issue 20, 1-12

Abstract: Infection is a significant factor adversely affecting the health of nursing home (NH) residents, potentially even leading to death. Therefore, educating NH staff to think critically is necessary to prevent and control infection. In this study, we developed an electronic problem-based learning (e-PBL) program using the Network-Based Instructional System Design model to enhance South Korean NH staff’s critical thinking competencies; subsequently, its effectiveness was evaluated. This study utilized a quasi-experimental nonequivalent pretest–post-test design. The participants (n = 54) were randomly allocated into an experimental group (n = 28) and a control group (n = 26). The results indicate that the e-PBL program significantly improved the critical thinking disposition in the experimental group compared with in the control group.

Keywords: nursing homes; infection; e-PBL; critical thinking; nursing staff; education (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I I1 I3 Q Q5 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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