Variables

Decentralised model of training

(N = 59)

Traditional model of training

(N = 43)

P-value

Mean

SD

Mean

SD

Performs hand hygiene

7.2281

2.31469

4.8571

3.30241

0.000

Assesses the client’s stated and unstated needs and meets them appropriately

1.7797

1.00117

1.5000

0.70711

0.103

Performs procedure systematically

2.3898

0.69523

2.1860

0.79450

0.181

Observes the client response throughout the procedure

2.3273

0.57910

1.7674

0.75078

0.000

Dismantles the trolley

2.5893

0.80401

2.0256

0.90284

0.002

Overall skills

23.52

3.02

21.72

3.14

0.018