Impact of an educational intervention on standard precautions during the COVID-19 pandemic

• Main Authors: Natália Liberato Norberto Angeloni (Author), Maria Heloísa do Nascimento Silva (Author), Lomberto Ariel Romeu Valle (Author), Álvaro Francisco Lopes Sousa (Author), Marília Duarte Valim (Author), Denise de Andrade (Author), Inês Fronteira (Author), Aires Garcia dos Santos Junior (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Associação Brasileira de Enfermagem, 2023-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Summary

ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate the impact of an educational intervention on the knowledge of nursing professionals regarding standard precautions. Methods: This is an almost experimental study conducted with 100 nursing professionals. Data collection was performed using a sociodemographic characterization instrument and the Standard Precautions Knowledge Questionnaire. The educational intervention was based on five moments, where the approach to questions with less than 70% accuracy was intensified. Results: There was a significant difference between the scores of healthcare professionals before (16.20 ± 1.51) and after (16.90 ± 1.31) the educational intervention (W=3.336; p < 0.05). Regarding knowledge about hand hygiene after glove use, an increase in knowledge from 83% to 93% was obtained. Conclusions: A positive effect on the professionals' knowledge was recorded, demonstrating advances regarding the strengthening of already acquired knowledge and the understanding of new knowledge.

Item Description

1984-0446
10.1590/0034-7167-2022-0750