The development of E-learning program for chemotherapy administration in risk of hypersensitivity groups

Abstract

Introduction: Hypersensitivity is an emergency condition that occurs from the first dose of chemotherapy. Knowledge of the administration of chemotherapy drugs is essential to the performance of nurses.

Research objectives: To produce an E-learning module for administering chemotherapy to patients at risk of hypersensitivity.

Research methodology: The action research was designed based on learning management using online theory. It has been divided into three stages: initial planning, development trial, and assessment. The sample comprised ten registered nurses representing Udonthani Cancer Hospital. The research materials included an E-learning program regarding chemotherapy administration in numbers at risk of hypersensitivity with the index of item objective congruence (IOC) as 0.92 and, Chemotherapy administration and knowledge examination and practice of administering chemotherapy had KR-20 0.88, The assessment of satisfaction assessment had a Cronbach alpha of 0.92. The data was collected from November 2023 to January 2024. The data were analyzed employing statistical frequencies, percentages, minimum-maximum mean standard division, and Wilcoxon signed rank test 

Results: The sample who obtained the E-learning program for chemotherapy administration in the risk of hypersensitivity groups had knowledge and practice scores that were different before undergoing this program with statistical significance (P=0.003 and P=0.004 respectively). Additionally, the subsequent levels of satisfaction were the highest (x̄ = 4.6, S.D. = 0.54).

Conclusion: E-learning programs can develop nurses' knowledge in administering chemotherapy.

Implications: Should be using the E-leaning program to develop nursing knowledge in another chemotherapy group