Web-based Educational Program Promoting (web-based)

A Randomized Control Trials of Web-based Educational Program Promoting Response and Willingness to Handle Elderly Abuse Among Gerontological Nurses.

Elderly abuse is a pervasive and concerning issue, particularly as the global population ages. Gerontological nurses play a pivotal role in identifying, preventing, and responding to elder abuse.

Study Overview

• Status: Recruiting
• Conditions: Nursing Caries; Educational Problems
• Intervention / Treatment: Behavioral: web-based Educational program promoting response and willingness to handle elderly

Detailed Description

A virtual-based educational program designed to alter nurses' responses to violence against older adults is a comprehensive and interactive initiative aimed at equipping healthcare professionals with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to address and mitigate instances of violence within this vulnerable demographic. This program leverages digital platforms, incorporating multimedia elements, such as videos, case studies, and interactive simulations, to create an engaging and immersive learning experience. The curriculum is meticulously curated to cover various facets of violence against older adults, encompassing types of abuse, risk factors, identification strategies, and evidence-based intervention techniques.

Key components of the virtual program include scenario-based learning modules that simulate real-world situations nurses may encounter, allowing them to practice appropriate responses in a risk-free environment. Additionally, the program incorporates theoretical frameworks and ethical considerations to guide nurses in understanding the complexities of violence against older adults and formulating empathetic and effective responses.

Interactivity is a focal point, with virtual discussions, forums, and collaborative activities promoting knowledge sharing and peer learning. The program integrates assessments to measure participants' understanding and retention of the material, fostering a continuous learning process.

Moreover, the virtual program emphasizes the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration, encouraging nurses to work in tandem with other healthcare professionals, social services, and law enforcement agencies to create a comprehensive and supportive network for older adults experiencing violence.

Post-program support mechanisms, such as access to resources, expert consultations, and ongoing forums, contribute to sustaining the knowledge gained and fostering a community of practice committed to addressing violence against older adults. Overall, this virtual-based educational program serves as a dynamic and responsive platform, empowering nurses to proactively address and respond to instances of violence against older adults in a holistic and compassionate manner.

• Study Type: Interventional
• Enrollment (Estimated): 100
• Phase: Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

• Study Contact: Name: eman H taha, profesor; Phone Number: +202026609088; Email: mohamed-hussein@alexu.edu.com
• Study Contact Backup: Name: eman taha

Study Locations

• Egypt
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    • Alexandria, Please Select A Country, Egypt, 21913
      • Recruiting
      • Alexandria University
      • Contact: faculty of nursing H atta; Phone Number: +202026609088; Email: mohamed-hussein@alexu.edu.com

Participation Criteria

Eligibility Criteria

• Ages Eligible for Study: Adult
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers: Yes

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

• willingness to enter

Exclusion Criteria:

• entered previous program about elder abuse

Study Plan

How is the study designed?

Design Details

• Primary Purpose: Prevention
• Allocation: Randomized
• Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
• Masking: Single

Number of Arms

2

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm	Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: web-based Educational program; nurses who entered a web-based Educational program about elder abuse will demonstrate higher response and willingness to handle elderly abuse (high score in REAGERA-P scale) than those who not entered	Behavioral: web-based Educational program promoting response and willingness to handle elderly; promote the response and willingness of gerontological nurses in handling elderly abuse cases. By employing a rigorous experimental design, this research seeks to contribute evidence-based insights that can inform educational strategies to empower nurses in safeguarding the well-being of elderly individuals.
No Intervention: nurses in control group; non intervention group

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure	Measure Description	Time Frame
web-based educational program	nurses who entered a web-based Educational program about elder abuse will demonstrate a higher score in Responding to Elder Abuse in GERiAtric Care - Provider questionnaire to handle elderly abuse ( total score range from 15 to 75, a higher score of more than 50 in Responding to Elder Abuse in GERiAtric Care - Provider questionnaire- REAGERA-P scale) than those who not entered	three months

Collaborators and Investigators

• Sponsor: Alexandria University
• Investigators: Study Chair: eman taha, Faculty of nursing, Alexandria university, Egypt

Study record dates

Study Major Dates

• Study Start (Estimated): February 1, 2024
• Primary Completion (Estimated): March 30, 2024
• Study Completion (Estimated): April 30, 2024

Study Registration Dates

• First Submitted: January 5, 2024
• First Submitted That Met QC Criteria: January 16, 2024
• First Posted (Estimated): January 19, 2024

Study Record Updates

• Last Update Posted (Estimated): January 19, 2024
• Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria: January 16, 2024
• Last Verified: January 1, 2024

More Information

Terms related to this study

• Other Study ID Numbers: 91-c

Drug and device information, study documents

• Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product: No
• Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product: No