Interaction between overconfidence effects and training formats in nurses' education in hand hygiene.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Undergraduate training in hand hygiene is a keystone of infection control. Several studies have shown overconfidence effects in hand hygiene practices, which can impair metacognition. We hypothesized that overconfidence might be prevalent in the early education stages of nursing students and that these effects could be reduced through frequent interactive learning formats, such as learning groups.

Methods

We conducted a multicenter cross-sectional questionnaire with 196 German nursing students, including general, surgical, and anesthetic nursing specializations.

Results

Overconfidence was observed in nursing students across all specialties and years of education. The cluster analyses showed three different types of learners: two characterized by overconfide

SUBMITTER: Seidel-Fischer J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11218338 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature