Odutayo, Patience Omonigho,Ogunfowokan, Adesola Adenike,Olaogun, Adenike Ayobola,Oluwatosin, Abimbola Oyeninhun
"Ogunfowokan, Adesola Adenike: Obafemi Awolowo University","Olaogun, Adenike Ayobola: Obafemi Awolowo University",
Purpose To measure the effect of an educational package on documentation of care among public health nurses (PHNs). Method A quasi-experimental design was adopted. Forty PHNs working in primary healthcare settings were selected. Education was given through a 5-day workshop. Documentation of care was assessed using a modified Muller-Staub Q-DIO instrument. Data were analyzed using t test third and twelfth months postintervention. Findings There was a significant improvement on documentation of care at p = .0001. Conclusion Educating PHNs and providing them with standardized nursing care plans enhance documentation of care. Implication to Practice A combination of education on the use of standardized nursing languages and standardized nursing care plans can enhance documentation of care. There is a need for more research on the use of standardized nursing languages in developing nations.
"Clients' documentation","Public Health Nurse","standardized nursing language",DIAGNOSES,IMPLEMENTATION