Table 3 Comparison before and after training in operational skills (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Subconjunctival injection | 3.10 ± 1.28 | 3.69 ± 0.97 | -2.521 | 0.013 |
Subcutaneous injection of superficial temporal artery | 3.60 ± 1.38 | 4.10 ± 0.90 | -2.099 | 0.038 |
Conjunctival sac irrigation | 4.40 ± 0.92 | 4.52 ± 0.74 | -0.734 | 0.465 |
Pseudomembrane removal of palpebral conjunctiva | 2.69 ± 1.17 | 3.25 ± 0.98 | -2.555 | 0.012 |
Conjunctival calculus removal | 2.88 ± 1.23 | 3.56 ± 0.87 | -3.156 | 0.002 |
Keratoconjunctival foreign body removal | 2.75 ± 1.19 | 3.40 ± 0.84 | -3.060 | 0.003 |
Lacrimal duct irrigation | 4.29 ± 1.07 | 4.65 ± 0.64 | -1.970 | 0.052 |
Intra-Ocular pressure measurement (Goldmann applanation tonometry) | 3.42 ± 1.44 | 4.08 ± 0.94 | -2.683 | 0.009 |
Ocular dressing change | 4.13 ± 0.98 | 4.40 ± 0.79 | -1.488 | 0.140 |
Ocular skin stitch removal | 2.98 ± 1.19 | 3.65 ± 0.86 | -3.136 | 0.002 |
Cornea stitch removal | 2.67 ± 1.10 | 3.40 ± 0.84 | -3.648 | < 0.001 |
Hot compresses for the eyes | 3.79 ± 1.05 | 4.38 ± 0.79 | -3.075 | 0.003 |
Meibomian gland massage | 3.27 ± 1.27 | 4.06 ± 0.81 | -3.647 | < 0.001 |
Meibomian gland (stye) incision | 2.71 ± 1.15 | 3.33 ± 0.91 | -2.960 | 0.004 |
First aid for the top 10 ophthalmic emergencies | 3.46 ± 0.92 | 4.02 ± 0.81 | -3.173 | 0.002 |
Ophthalmic surgical care coordination techniques | 2.88 ± 1.21 | 3.71 ± 0.82 | -3.935 | < 0.001 |
Corneal topography measurement | 2.65 ± 1.02 | 3.31 ± 0.83 | -3.512 | 0.001 |
Use of amblyopia training devices | 2.48 ± 0.99 | 3.17 ± 0.78 | -3.780 | < 0.001 |
Life and rehabilitation skills for people with low vision | 2.54 ± 1.03 | 3.38 ± 0.76 | -4.506 | < 0.001 |
Total | 60.67 ± 16.30 | 72.04 ± 11.28 | -3.975 | < 0.001 |