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The Effects of Computer-Based Fire Safety Training on the Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Caregivers

Year: 2009

Type: article

Abstract: Older adults in small residential care facilities are at a high risk of fire death and injury because of their characteristics and environment. The authors investigated computer-based instruction as a way to teach fire emergency planning to caregivers from small residential care facilities. Study participants (N=59) who completed the training significantly improved their scores from pretest to posttest when compared to a control group. Participants indicated on the course evaluation that the computers were easy to use (97%) and that they would like to use computers for future training courses (97%).

Source: The Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing

DOI: 10.3928/00220124-20090201-07

Authors: Susan S. Harrington, Bonnie L. Walker

Institution: Harrington Software Associates

Language: English

Topic: Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes

Subfield: General Health Professions

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Quality education

Open Access status: bronze

Funder: National Institute on Aging