Nurses’ Perceptions of and Participation in Continuing Nursing Education: Results From a Study of Psychiatric Hospital Nurses in Bahrain

Abstract

The majority of nurses had positive perceptions of CNE. Their participation was hindered by unavailability of CNE activities related to psychiatric nursing. Those responsible for planning continuing education in Bahrain should consider these findings when planning future CNE activities.

Motivational factors influencing nurses’ participation in continuing education sessions: A hospital-based study

“…The highest average motivating factors for participating in continuing education were those related to 'updating knowledge', 'providing quality patient care', improving clinical skills and 'job satisfaction'. These results corroborate those of similar studies which have shown that the main factors motivating nurses to participate in continuing education are the desire to acquire and update their nursing knowledge, to improve their practical skills and their overall qualities (Al-Majid et al, 2012;Kamariannaki et al, 2017;Ni et al, 2014;Shahhosseini & Hamzehgardeshi, 2015). Nevertheless, this result is in contrast with that reported by Gouifrane et al (2018) who confirmed the dominance of extrinsic motivational factors (with a mean of 77) over intrinsic factors (with a mean of 66) (Gouifrane et al, 2018).…”

“…According to our results, the majority of nurses (57%) have never participated in continuing education activities during the past 3 years, a finding that is at odds with Al-Majid study conducted in (2012) which showed that most nurses (84%) have participated in continuing education activities during the last 12 months (Al-Majid et al, 2012). In the Chinese context, where continuing education is mandatory, a participation rate of 94% was recorded.…”

Factors Affecting Participation of Registered Nurses in Continuing Nursing Education among Selected Private Hospital in Penang, Malaysia

“…The findings for this research question are also as expected and consistent with the findings of other studies. Few scholars identified work schedule, cost, and time constraints as key factors deterring nurses from participating in CNE (Aboshaiqah et al, 2012;Al-Majid al., 2012;Channa, 2013;Shahhosseini & Hamzehgardeshi, 2015). Others in their elaborate studies reported that hectic work schedules, domestic responsibilities, lacking of time, and scheduling of CNE activities, lack of management support and cost of courses as key deterrents (Chong et al, 2011;Fentahun & Molla, 2012;Ross et al, 2013).…”

Education on invasive mechanical ventilation involving intensive care nurses: a systematic review

“…Management of MV is complex and dynamic, requiring extensive knowledge and skills to perform complex, accurate and timely decision‐making to provide safe, best‐practice care and reduce the risk of complications (Blackwood et al, ; Duff, ; Fenstermacher and Hong, ; Rose and Gerdtz, ). Continuing education (CE) plays a critical role in building and maintaining knowledge by developing clinical reasoning and evaluation skills, promoting self‐reflection and supporting safe practice and quality care (Al‐Majid et al, ; Cooper, ; Farnell and Dawson, ; Levett‐Jones, ; Lindner, ) given that undergraduate nursing students have limited exposure to MV. Considering the high levels of autonomy that ICU nurses may have when managing MV, it is important to determine if providing CE on MV leads to better patient outcomes.…”