<p class="Abstractandkeywords"><span lang="EN-US">Self-directed learning is one of the important skills for nurses. The readiness to be self-directed in learning enhances nursing professional development and life-long learning. This study aims to determine the level of self-directed learning readiness among nurses at a selected hospital in Malaysia. The conceptual framework for the study is based on the concepts of self-directed learning readiness. This is a cross-sectional quantitative study using descriptive and correlational method for data analysis. A simple random sampling technique was employed to recruit 145 nurses. The Self-Directed Learning Readiness Scale (SDLRS) was adopted to measure the variables of the study. The findings of the study revealed a high level of self-directed learning readiness among nurses (M = 161.71, SD = 12.60). The highest subscale of SDLR was self-control (M=58.22, SD= 4.78) followed by self-management (M=53.99, SD= 4.92) and desire for learning (M=49.51, SD= 4.63). There is a statistically significant difference between age, academic qualification, and self-directed learning readiness (p&lt; 0.05). This study highlights the important concepts of self-directed learning for nurses. The role of educators and administrators is essential to support nurses for self-direction in higher education. Future studies to explore barriers from self-directed learning are recommended.</span></p>

Background: Nutrition is a major aspect in healthcare. Poor nutritional status may affect elderly particularly during the aging process. It becomes the challenge for older population to maintain their health with good nutritional level. Objectives: This study aims to investigate the nutritional status among elderly in longhouses and its' association with demographic factors. Methods: This is a cross-sectional quantitative study. A total of 109 Malaysian older adults were recruited using convenience sampling method. The MNA®-SF questionnaire was adopted to determine the nutritional status among elderly. Results: The findings of the study show that elderly at longhouses are at risk for malnutrition (M=10.15, SD=2.289). There is a statistically significant relationship between age/alcohol consumption and nutritional status (p<0.05). Conclusion:The study reveals an important information regarding nutrition status of the elderly residing in long houses at Kuching and Serian divisions. The local public health providers are recommended to take further actions in enhancing the nutritional status of the older population in Sarawak.