Burns education for non-burn specialist clinicians in Western Australia. Issue 2 (March 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: McWilliams, Tania; Hendricks, Joyce; Twigg, Di; Wood, Fiona
• Is Part Of: Burns. Volume 41:Issue 2(2015)
• Page Start: 301
• Page End: 307
• Publication Date: 2015-03
• Subjects: Burns and scalds -- Periodicals; 617.11
• DOI: 10.1016/j.burns.2014.06.015
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0305-4179

Abstract

<abstract abstract-type="author-highlights" id="abs0005"> <title id="sect0005">Highlights</title> <sec> <p id="spar0040"> <list id="lis0015"> <list-item id="lsti0005"> <label></label> <p id="par0005">A state-wide learning needs assessment of non-burn specialist clinicians was conducted.</p> </list-item> <list-item id="lsti0010"> <label></label> <p id="par0010">Differences between perceived relevance and confidence in some areas of burn care demonstrated the need for further education and support.</p> </list-item> <list-item id="lsti0015"> <label></label> <p id="par0015">Data was used to develop a state-wide burns education programme delivered live to clinicians via videoconference.</p> </list-item> <list-item id="lsti0020"> <label></label> <p id="par0020">Significant improvement in non-burn specialist clinician knowledge was demonstrated following attendance for most education sessions.</p> </list-item> <list-item id="lsti0025"> <label></label> <p id="par0025">Videoconferencing is an acceptable and effective method of delivery for burns education.</p> </list-item> </list> </p> </sec> </abstract>