DISTANCE LEARNING: A TOOL FOR ONGOING EDUCATION OF NURSES WHO WORK WITH PERIOPERATIVE CARE

Authors

  • Michelle Corrêa Leite Ortiz
  • Renata Perfeito Ribeiro
  • Mara Lúcia Garanhani

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5380/ce.v13i4.13116

Keywords:

Educação à distância, Centro cirúrgico, Educação permanente=pt, Distance-Learning, Surgical center, Ongoing education=en, Enseñanza a distancia, Centro quirúrgico, Educación continua=es

Abstract

Distance Learning (DL) has become a concrete and efficient strategy for professional education. The

objectives of this study were: to identify nurses’ former experience on DL; to identify nurses’ interest in taking distance

learning courses, and apprehend from nurses theme suggestions for DL courses. Results disclosed that most of them

(59%) had specialization degree and worked in perioperative care for over 10 years (41%). It was observed that 88% had a

computer at home and 100% had access to Internet, however only 35% accessed it. As for DL experience, 53% claimed they

had none. Most participants (88%) showed interest in taking DL courses and suggested several themes.

Published

2008-12-17

How to Cite

Ortiz, M. C. L., Ribeiro, R. P., & Garanhani, M. L. (2008). DISTANCE LEARNING: A TOOL FOR ONGOING EDUCATION OF NURSES WHO WORK WITH PERIOPERATIVE CARE. Cogitare Enfermagem, 13(4). https://doi.org/10.5380/ce.v13i4.13116

Issue

Section

ORIGINAL ARTICLE