Table 4 Changes to knowledge and confidence following facility staff face-to-face education
Question | Pre-Education (n = 348) | Post-education (n = 434) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
How much do you know about risk factors for low vitamin D levels? (proportion answering ‘considerable knowledge’ or ‘very knowledgeable’) | 17.5 | 73.0 | < 0.0001* |
How confident are you at identifying residents at risk of vitamin D deficiency? (proportion answering ‘considerable confidence’ or ‘very confident’) | 13.5 | 60.1 | < 0.0001* |
How much do you know about vitamin D supplements (benefits, risks, indicators, doses)? (proportion answering ‘considerable knowledge’ or ‘very knowledgeable’) | 12.6 | 67.7 | < 0.0001* |
How confident are you about answering questions from residents or families about vitamin D supplements? (proportion answering ‘considerable confidence’ or ‘very confident’) | 12.4 | 58.5 | < 0.0001* |