Journal Club Attendance
Evaluation Summary
At the end of the journal club, I facilitated the 19 attendees to consider how the algorithm in the journal article compares to the voiding algorithm we use for outpatients going home the day of surgery. We had an interesting discussion that highlighted how the voiding algorithm has positively impacted patient safety. We also considered the importance of measuring output as opposed to counting occurrences.
Participant summaries:
Below are the results from the evaluation forms. The majority rated the course as excellent and relevant to current practice. Per participants, the journal article increased awareness of postoperative urinary retention and the significance of following the voiding algorithm.
Participant summaries:
- "It is important to follow our new protocol for POUR in PACU at UCH!" - Krista Hall, RN
- "The importance of thorough and effective methods in training nursing staff in application of EBP algorithms to improve patient outcomes." - Rachelle Grant, RN
- "Follow the algorithm that Raelyn made." - Terry Shade, RN
- "Use the algorithm to guide practice." - Barb Krumbach, Perioperative Nurse Educator
Below are the results from the evaluation forms. The majority rated the course as excellent and relevant to current practice. Per participants, the journal article increased awareness of postoperative urinary retention and the significance of following the voiding algorithm.
1. To what extent did the objectives relate to the overall purpose?
Excellent 94.7%
Good 5.3%
2. To what extent have you achieved the overall objectives of this course?
a) Discuss the article rigor and relevance for learning
Excellent 94.7%
Good 5.3%
b) Review information provided in the journal article and application to current UCH practice
Excellent 89.5%
Good 10.5%
3. Evaluate Raelyn Nicholson on the following criteria.
a) Expertise of subject matter
Excellent 94.7%
Good 5.3%
b) Appropriate use of teaching strategies
Excellent 89.5%
Good 10.5%
4. The overall program was?
Excellent 94.7%
Good 5.3%
Excellent 94.7%
Good 5.3%
2. To what extent have you achieved the overall objectives of this course?
a) Discuss the article rigor and relevance for learning
Excellent 94.7%
Good 5.3%
b) Review information provided in the journal article and application to current UCH practice
Excellent 89.5%
Good 10.5%
3. Evaluate Raelyn Nicholson on the following criteria.
a) Expertise of subject matter
Excellent 94.7%
Good 5.3%
b) Appropriate use of teaching strategies
Excellent 89.5%
Good 10.5%
4. The overall program was?
Excellent 94.7%
Good 5.3%
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