Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem (Sep 2023)

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

  • Natália Liberato Norberto Angeloni,
  • Maria Heloísa do Nascimento Silva,
  • Lomberto Ariel Romeu Valle,
  • Álvaro Francisco Lopes Sousa,
  • Marília Duarte Valim,
  • Denise de Andrade,
  • Inês Fronteira,
  • Aires Garcia dos Santos Junior

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1590/0034-7167-2022-0750
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 76, no. 4

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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.

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