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Table 2 Comparison of theoretical knowledge dimensions before and after training (n = 48)

From: Practice of the training program for ophthalmic specialist nurses in Zhejiang Province of China

Item

Before training(Score)

After training(Score)

t

P

Treatment and care of common ophthalmic diseases

3.83 ± 0.81

4.15 ± 0.65

-2.086

0.040

Treatment and care of common optometric diseases

3.35 ± 1.02

3.83 ± 0.79

-2.583

0.011

Ophthalmic examination care coordination and interpretation of results

3.13 ± 1.00

3.79 ± 0.71

-3.754

< 0.001

New process in the treatment and care of common ophthalmic diseases

3.46 ± 0.92

3.92 ± 0.74

-2.688

0.008

Case management of ophthalmic chronic diseases

2.65 ± 1.18

3.56 ± 0.71

-4.621

< 0.001

Information-based nursing management

3.00 ± 1.05

3.65 ± 0.70

-3.543

0.001

Process and management of the ophthalmic day ward

3.54 ± 0.99

4.10 ± 0.72

-3.184

0.002

Total

22.96 ± 5.78

27.00 ± 4.11

-3.953

< 0.001