Abstract
This study tested an evidence-based nutrition education program for licensed nurses working in nursing homes who scored an average of 56% on a pretest. Posttest scores averaged 66%, demonstrating a continuing deficit of basic nutritional knowledge despite the educational intervention. Statistical analysis revealed that less experienced nurses scored better on posttests than more experienced nurses; more experienced nurses performed nutritional assessment more often than less experienced nurses; and more experienced nurses were usually charge nurses or nurses completing Minimum Data Sets. Although the education did not eliminate all deficits in nutrition knowledge, a decrease in the percentage of residents with significant weight loss was noted.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 219-222 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Journal of continuing education in nursing |
| Volume | 32 |
| Issue number | 5 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 2001 |
| Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Nursing
- Education
- Review and Exam Preparation
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