Abstract:

Objective To explore the training methods for emergency department nurses to respond to COVID-19 and evaluate the effects. Methods 112 nurses in our department were trained through skill training，theoretical knowledge training and patient consultation and question-answering training. The assessment scores before and after the training were compared and analyzed. Results The percentage of nurses who mastered the theory knowledge of novel coronavirus increased from 25.9% to 98.2% after training （P<0.001）. The correct rates of wearing and taking off protective clothes，and the pharyngeal swab skill were improved from 42.9% to 99.1% after training （P<0.001）.The differences were statistically significant. Conclusion Our department nurses theoretical knowledge and protec-tive skills for COVID-19 have been improved after training and it achieves the expected training goals.

Key words:

Nurses；Training；COVID-19；Wuhan；Emergency Service, Hospital