Effect of theory combined with practice training methods on pressure ulcer survey

Objective To investigate the effect of a nurse-training program of theory combined with practice training methods on pressure ulcer .Methods Forty-two nurse trainees were selected from different departments where the pressure sore was most likely to occur .A two-month training program was conducted based on multimedia, skill training, on-site training, patient rounds, typical case studies, mannequin, and nbsp;problem analysis .Theoretical examinations were conducted both before and after the program and the skill tests were conducted by the way of on-site intervention .Results Among the forty-two nurses , the mean scores of theoretical examination before and after training were （88.52 ±2.31） and （97.16 ±3.20）, respectively, and the difference was significant （t=-14.193,P〈0.01）.The mean scores of skill test before and after training were （86.19 ±4.68） and （93.35 ±2.41）, respectively, and the difference was significant （t=-8.814, P〈0.01）.The forty-two nurse trainees all passed the tests .Conclusions The training program which combined with theory and practice skills can improve the knowledge and skills of the nurses .It can be served as a model for future training on pressure ulcer treatment by other general hospitals . Key words: On-the-job training; Pressure ulcer; Research; Evaluation