Determinants of readiness towards self-directed learning among nurses and midwives: Results from national survey

Chakkaravarthy, Karpagam; Ibrahim, Norzihan; Mahmud, Mardiah; Hardaker, Glenn; Venkatasalu, Munikumar Ramasamy

doi:10.1016/j.nepr.2020.102824

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“…In this study, there is no statistical significance shown between SDLR and marital status. This finding is contrasting with Chakkaravarthy et al (2020) who revealed that single nurses had higher SDLR than those who are married. Nurses who are married may be more committed to family welfare.…”

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confidence: 71%

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Self-directed learning readiness among nurses in Malaysia

Chang

Jun

Souriappan

et al. 2022

REAL in Nursing Journal

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<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< 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>

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“…The data of the study shows a significant difference between age and level of SDLR. This finding is supported by Chakkaravarthy et al (2020) in which level of SDLR increased when nurses' age is higher. The possible reason is that learning experience increases with age.…”

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confidence: 55%

Self-directed learning readiness among nurses in Malaysia

Chang

Jun

Souriappan

et al. 2022

REAL in Nursing Journal

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“…We developed the abovementioned program based on several components, including adult learning theory [ 31 ], a nationwide survey [ 25 ], and previous related studies [ 5 , 16 , 17 , 21 , 23 , 25 ]. Through participation in web-based self-learning modules, the participants can acquire the competencies of local healthcare planning and bridge the gaps between the community health needs that PHNs must address in daily practice and the context of newly developed local healthcare plans.…”

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“…However, approximately 50% receive continued education relevant to local healthcare planning [ 23 , 24 ]. Previous studies have not investigated whether PHNs who focused on self-directed learning improved self-confidence, competency, and readiness [ 25 , 26 ].…”

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Feasibility of an educational program for public health nurses to promote local healthcare planning: protocol for a pilot randomized controlled trial

Yoshioka‐Maeda

Katayama

Shiomi

et al. 2022

Pilot Feasibility Stud

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Background Promoting of local healthcare planning is crucial for assisting public health nurses in improving community health inequities. However, there is no effective educational program for developing relevant skills and knowledge among these nurses. Therefore, this study aims to assess the feasibility of a newly developed web-based self-learning program to promote the involvement of public health nurses in the local healthcare planning process. Methods A pilot randomized control trial randomly allocated eligible public health nurses to intervention and control wait-list groups [1:1]. The former will be exposed to six web-based learning modules from July to October 2021. After collecting post-test data, the wait-list group will be exposed to the same modules to ensure learning equity. The primary outcome will be evaluated by implementing a validated and standardized scale designed to measure public health policy competencies at the baseline and post-intervention, while secondary outcome will be measured on an action scale to demonstrate the necessity of healthcare activities. The third outcome will be the knowledge and skills related to local healthcare planning by public health nurses. The participants will provide feedback through free descriptions on the trial feasibility and a web-based self-learning program to identify improvement points for continual refinement. Discussion The results will provide suggestions in preparation for a future definitive randomized controlled trial. This will provide preliminary data for an intervention aimed at improving relevant competencies among public health nurses who are tasked with resolving health inequities in their respective communities through local health planning. Trial registration The protocol for this study was registered with the University Hospital Medical Information Network Clinical Trials Registry and approved by the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (No. UMIN000043628, March 23, 2021).

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“…Even though many PHNs learn these competencies in their undergraduate course, there is a lack of continued education opportunities relevant to local healthcare planning [23]. Previous studies have not investigated whether PHNs who focused on self-directed learning improved self-con dence and competencies [24] and selfdirected learning readiness [25]. Although each local government should provide on-the-job training for PHNs, reports have indicated that approximately only half actually receive this type of continued education [26].…”

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Feasibility of an Educational Program for Public Health Nurses to Promote Local Healthcare Planning: Protocol for a Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial

Yoshioka‐Maeda¹,

Katayama

Shiomi

et al. 2021

Preprint

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Background: The promotion of local healthcare planning is crucial to assist public health nurses in improving community health inequities. However, there is no effective educational program for developing relevant skills and knowledge among these nurses. Therefore, this study aims to assess the feasibility and acceptability of a newly developed web-based self-learning program, designed to promote the involvement of public health nurses in the local healthcare planning process. Methods: This pilot randomized control trial will randomly allocate eligible public health nurses to intervention and control wait-list groups [1:1]. The intervention group will be exposed to six web-based learning modules from July to October 2021. After collecting post-test data, the wait-list group will be exposed to the same modules to ensure learning equity. We will then evaluate the primary outcomes by implementing a validated and standardized scale designed to measure public health policy competencies both at baseline and post-intervention, while secondary outcomes will be measured on an action scale to demonstrate the necessity of healthcare activities. The third outcome will be knowledge and skills related to local healthcare planning by public health nurses. Participants will also provide feedback on both trial feasibility and the web-based self-learning program itself, which will help us identify improvement points for continual refinement. Feedback will be given through free descriptions. Discussion: This pilot study will assess the feasibility and preliminary effects of a web-based self-learning program designed to develop the competencies of public health nurses involved in local healthcare planning. We will examine all outcome scales and data collection procedures in preparation for a future definitive randomized controlled trial. This will provide preliminary data for an intervention aimed at improving relevant competencies among public health nurses who are tasked with resolving health inequities in their respective communities through local health planning. Trial registration: The protocol for this study was registered with the University Hospital Medical Information Network Clinical Trials Registry and approved by the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (No. UMIN000043628, March 23, 2021).

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Determinants of readiness towards self-directed learning among nurses and midwives: Results from national survey

Cited by 12 publications

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Self-directed learning readiness among nurses in Malaysia

Self-directed learning readiness among nurses in Malaysia

Feasibility of an educational program for public health nurses to promote local healthcare planning: protocol for a pilot randomized controlled trial

Feasibility of an Educational Program for Public Health Nurses to Promote Local Healthcare Planning: Protocol for a Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial

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