Eiichi Tomita
Japan
Research Article
Changes in Knowledge Levels through Lectures on Radiotherapy to Nursing Students in Japan
Author(s): Osamu Tanaka, Minako Saito, Naoko Sugano, Hiroshi Hirose, Eiichi Tomita and Masayuki MatuoOsamu Tanaka, Minako Saito, Naoko Sugano, Hiroshi Hirose, Eiichi Tomita and Masayuki Matuo
Background: Recently, the number of patients choosing radiotherapy is increasing in Japan. It is necessary for even nurses to have knowledge of radiotherapy. We measured the degree of awareness with a lecture on how a nursing student can obtain knowledge of radiotherapy.
Materials and methods: Forty nursing students who were in their third year and preparing for their national nursing certification in two months were recruited. The 90-min lecture covered a range of topics from general theories to specific concepts. The students were not informed that they would be required to fill a survey at the end of the lecture. This was to avoid bias that could occur from knowing in advance that a survey would be conducted.
Results: The following items below were particularly remarkable. The distinction between the radiologist and t.. View More»
