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Effectiveness of a blended learning program on chemotherapy nursing education led by oncology clinical nurse specialists: A single-group pretest–posttest study

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Objective: This study aimed to develop a chemotherapy education program for nurses using a blended learning approach led by an oncology clinical nurse specialist (CNS), and to evaluate its effects on nurses' self-efficacy, job performance, and satisfaction with the training. Methods: A single-arm pretest-posttest design was used, involving 26 nurses with less than three years of experience working in the oncology ward of a tertiary hospital. Data were collected from May 11 to October 15, 2023. The blended learning program, developed by a team of oncology CNSs, covered 12 topics on chemotherapy and safety management. The program consisted of one month of online learning, followed by two months of face-to-face sessions with a CNS, and included 10 self-study journals and practical checklists. Results: = 0.134). Satisfaction with the education was high, with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5. Conclusions: This blended learning program effectively enhanced nurses' clinical performance and educational satisfaction. Oncology CNSs played a key role as adaptable nurse educators, capable of designing and implementing evidence-based training programs in response to evolving clinical needs.

Source: Asia-Pacific Journal of Oncology Nursing

DOI: 10.1016/j.apjon.2025.100695