The Effect of Training Given to Rehabilitation Nurses: A Qualitative Study

Abstract

Objective: This study aims to determine the views of trained nurses about the planned training given to rehabilitation nurses. Material and Methods: This research was conducted with decsriptive, in-depth interview and exploratory qualitative method. This study re- ported following the Standards for Reporting Qualitative Research guidelines. The nurses (n=40) working in a physical therapy and reha- bilitation clinics were given an hour of online training every week be- tween February and May 2022. The training content was prepared according to the Association of Rehabilitation Nurses of Professional Rehabilitation Nursing Competency Model by two nurse faculty mem- bers and one specialist doctor. Firstly, depending on the declaration of Helsinki, Ethics Committee approval and individual consent from par- ticipants were obtained. Data on the descriptive characteristics of the participants were collected using the Personal Information Form and the “Semi-Structured Interview Form” to evaluate information about education. In order to evaluate the effectiviness of the traning, the data of the research were collected by in-depht interviews with the partici- pants 21 days after the traning was completed. Results: Data analysis revealed three main themes: 1) Raising awareness through education, 2) Learning the roles and duties of rehabilitation nursing, and 3) Ob- taining new and updated information. Conclusion: Our results show that with the regular training given to rehabilitation nurses, the knowl- edge of nurses in rehabilitation care and responsibilities of rehabilita- tion nurses has improved. It has been revealed that their interest and desire for the use of evidence-based practices have increased. The knowledge and competencies of nurses in the field can be increased through regular trainings.