Impact of continuing professional education on practice: The rhetoric and the reality

Draper, Janet; Clark, Liz

doi:10.1016/j.nedt.2007.07.001

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“…The importance of CPD is recognized not only in the UK (DH 2006a, 2006b, NMC 2011) but also in America (NCQAC 2009, ANA 2008) and Australia, where the remit of the Clinical Education and Training Institute has been extended with the creation of the Health Education and Training Institute (CETI 2011). However, there is concern funding for professional development may be diverted from university‐based courses to cheaper in‐house options, at least in the UK (Draper & Clark 2007). As such, the implications of these findings may transcend the boundaries of British operating theatres and help justify expenditure on CPE.…”

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The effect of continuing professional education on perioperative nurses’ relationships with medical staff: findings from a qualitative study

Tame

2012

Journal of Advanced Nursing

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The effect of continuing professional education on perioperative nurses’ relationships with medical staff: findings from a qualitative study

Tame

2012

Journal of Advanced Nursing

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“…Being aware and understanding the value of CPD is essential [18] as a lack of understanding can be a barrier to successful implementation and attendance of such a programme. [13] Professionals require guidance to heighten their awareness and understanding of CPD as it will enable them to develop into lifelong independent learners.…”

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Critical Care Nurses’ Reasons for Poor Attendance at a Continuous Professional Development Program

Viljoen

Coetzee

Heyns

2017

American Journal of Critical Care

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“…Based on the aforementioned challenges, most health care organizations have resorted to use their limited funding to organize and conduct in-house training with hope that it would meet the changing health needs within the health care environment [6,16]. This creates a gap in the effectiveness of this kind of trainings in meeting the needs of an individual learner.…”

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Challenges Facing Nurses While Participating in Continuing Professional Development: A Case of Western Kenya

Priscah¹

2017

AJNS

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Background: The context of work for nurses is rapidly changing due to changes in care, innovative technologies, and emergence of new knowledge. Participation in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in many countries in Africa remains low. Objective: The objective of the study was to explore the challenges facing Nurses while participating in CPD in Western Kenya. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study design was employed where 235 stratified and randomly selected nurses and four CPD Coordinators from four County Hospitals in Western Kenya were selected. The Key informants and the respondents for Focus Group Discussions were selected purposively. Data for this research was collected using a semistructured questionnaire, interview schedules and Focus Group Discussion guide. Data analysis was done using statistical package for social sciences (SPSS V. 20). Data was summarized using frequencies; means and standard deviation. The data obtained was presented using percentage distributions, bar graphs and frequencies. Qualitative data was analysed thematically. Results: Majority of the nurses reported staff shortage 199 (85.8%), lack of time due to heavy workload 179 (77.2%) and lack of finance 137 (59.1%). Other challenges included: lack of information on availability of CPD (35.8%), family commitment (28.9%), lack of interest (15.1%) and distance (27.2%). Findings from FGDs showed similar results; staff shortage and heavy workload were cited as major challenges hindering nurse's participation in CPDs. Key informants reported, lack of written policies for CPD, lack of available guidelines for CPD and lack of coordination with other CPD coordinators either at County level or at National level. Conclusion and Recommendations: The main challenges highlighted by nurses were:-staff shortages, lack of time due to heavy workload, lack of finances, night shift and lack of information on the availability of CPD. Key informants highlighted:-lack of written policies for CPD, lack of available guidelines for CPD, lack of coordination with other CPD coordinators. The study recommends employing more nurses, formulating policies affecting CPD and providing financial support to help support CPD activities. Coordinators should organize favorable time and space for CPD activities while ensuring equal opportunities are offered for participation and there is need for coordination with other CPD coordinators either at County level or at National level.

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Impact of continuing professional education on practice: The rhetoric and the reality

Cited by 21 publications

References 14 publications

The effect of continuing professional education on perioperative nurses’ relationships with medical staff: findings from a qualitative study

The effect of continuing professional education on perioperative nurses’ relationships with medical staff: findings from a qualitative study

Critical Care Nurses’ Reasons for Poor Attendance at a Continuous Professional Development Program

Challenges Facing Nurses While Participating in Continuing Professional Development: A Case of Western Kenya

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