Authors: (including presenting author): :
SUEN HK(1), YEUNG WW(1), HO Y(1), MOK WH(1), CHOI WI(1), LAU HY(1), TANG KB(1), YAN WW(1)
Affiliation: :
(1)Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Centre, Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital
Keyword 1: :
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
Keyword 2: :
Clinical Practicum
Introduction: :
The Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) training course at Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital (PYNEH) was firstly introduced in 2020. It comprises a 1‑month theoretical component and a structured clinical practicum for nurse attendants (15 days), chamber operators (15 days), and physicians (1 month), with continuous clinical assessment throughout. Since late 2023, the theoretical component including 45 lectures have been delivered via e‑learning on the eLC platform.
Objectives: :
This study evaluates learning outcomes and participant perceptions after the transition, focusing on achievement of learning objectives, adequacy of guidance, and areas for improvement among participants trained from June 2024 to November 2025.
Methodology: :
Post training surveys collected quantitative and qualitative data from participants trained between June 2024 and November 2025. Responses were rated on a 6 point Likert scale and analyzed alongside thematic feedback on strengths and improvement needs.
Result & Outcome: :
19 physicians and 27 nurses completed the online theoretical training; all returned evaluations. Average scores for core competencies hovered around 5.0-5.4 on a 6-point scale, with peaks in pathophysiology (5.2), specialized care for patients receiving HBOT (5.2), and safety/hazards (5.3). Minor dips appeared in course logistics (5.0), teaching platform (4.8) and supporting services (5.0). Qualitative feedback praised pathophysiology, diving table, emergency and safety but suggested site visits over lectures for technical content, some lecture content are duplicated.
30 participants completed the clinical practicum, of whom 23 (76.7%) returned evaluations. Core domains achieved high mean scores (5.30 - 5.74 on a 6‑point scale), with 76% of respondents selecting Strongly Agree for learning objectives, overall satisfaction, and supervisory support, and 78% for teaching and guidance. Occasional lower ratings for practicum duration and variety of clinical cases indicated that these aspects were acceptable but not uniformly optimal, while narrative feedback emphasized key learning in HBOT safety, emergency and crisis management, chamber operation, and the nurse attendant role, frequently describing the practicum as “excellent,” “very good,” and “fruitful.”
The HBOT multidisciplinary training course maintained high effectiveness and participant satisfaction after adopting e learning. Enhancing case diversity, extending practicum exposure, and strengthening emergency drill components may further optimize competency outcomes.
