Is computer-based instruction an effective way to present fire safety training to long-term care staff?

Journal for Nurses in Staff Development

Volumn 19, Issue 3, 2003, Pages 147-154

  Harrington, Susan S ^a   Walker, Bonnie L ^a  

^a Harrington Software Associates Inc   (United States)

Author keywords

Computer based instruction; Fire safety training; Nursing education

Indexed keywords

ADULT; ANALYSIS OF VARIANCE; ARTICLE; ATTITUDE TO COMPUTERS; CHI SQUARE DISTRIBUTION; CLINICAL TRIAL; CONTROLLED CLINICAL TRIAL; CONTROLLED STUDY; EDUCATION; FEMALE; FIRE; HEALTH CARE QUALITY; HUMAN; IN SERVICE TRAINING; MALE; METHODOLOGY; MIDDLE AGED; NURSING HOME; NURSING STAFF; PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT; RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL; SAFETY; TEACHING;

ADULT; ANALYSIS OF VARIANCE; ATTITUDE TO COMPUTERS; CHI-SQUARE DISTRIBUTION; COMPUTER-ASSISTED INSTRUCTION; FEMALE; FIRES; HUMANS; INSERVICE TRAINING; MALE; MIDDLE AGED; NURSING STAFF, HOSPITAL; PROGRAM EVALUATION; SAFETY; SKILLED NURSING FACILITIES; STAFF DEVELOPMENT;

EID: 0043209910     PISSN: 10987886     EISSN: 15389049     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1097/00124645-200305000-00007     Document Type: Article

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