Training needs assessment: where we are and where we should go

Abstract

The aim of this article is to systematically review Training Needs Assessment (TNA) scientific literature. Based on two research questions (where are we? where should we go?), we hoped to evaluate the current state of scientific production on TNA and to point out some possible developments. The following databases were consulted: Web of Knowledge, Ovid, Proquest, Wiley Online Library, Emerald, PsycNet, CAPES Database and Scielo. Fifty-One articles were analyzed. The results show that: (a) there is little agreement on how to measure training needs; (b) most of the current TNA models and methods are reactive and do not consider contextual factors and multiple levels of analysis in a proactive way; (c) there are gaps in TNA and a need for theoretical definitions; (d) there is little concern with building theories and concepts related to TNA. Based on these findings, we point out that TNA practice and research should: (a) be based exclusively on measurable human competences gaps, in multiple possible levels of analysis; (b) not focus only on individual professional roles, but also on internal and external contextual factors that can be important in the future; (c) discuss and criticize in depth what work needs, training needs and training needs assessment mean; (d) elaborate and test TNA theories, concepts, models and methods.

Training Needs Assessment of Academic Teaching Staff in Faculty of Dentistry, University of Gezira, Sudan 2018

“…They summarised all relevant studies from 1978 to 2010. The majority of the studies was appeared from 1990 and then growing especially in England and United States (4). Another systematic review by Iqbal and Khan found growing concept on TNA, and it had been shifted from conducting a training activity to every proactive programme used for developing and implementing varied practical solutions for individuals, work groups, and organisations (5).…”

Training Needs Assessment for Nurses in Sennar State, Sudan: Cross Sectional Study (1)

“…TNA is not very common concept /approach until recently even in the developed countries. The available literature reveals that there has been a significant growth in the number of TNA researches during the period 1990 to 2010 in comparison to the period 1970 to 1989 [8]. For example, TNA for nurses was never conducted before 2014 [7].…”

“…Such a technique, known as triangulation, was used to ensure the validity and reliability of results by means of providing different viewpoints to analyze the specific issues from different perspectives [9]. The study started by a 'survey' which was the most common used type for collecting TNA data [8,[10][11][12][13][14]. The common problem identified with such type of survey studies was the low level response since these surveys primarily collect data through e-mails, which might affect the results.…”

Preditores de crenças no processo de avaliação das ações educacionais à equipe de saúde

“…[2][3] As ações educativas dirigidas aos trabalhadores da área da saúde são importantes para promoção da qualidade e segurança da assistência para tanto, é recomendável saber se essas ações estão alcançando seus objetivos, o que deveria ocorrer por meio de avaliação sistematizada. [3][4] Desse modo, é substancial conhecer os resultados das ações educativas, sendo a avaliação o processo indicado para tal. A avaliação de resultados dos programas de capacitação são os Preditores de crenças no processo de avaliação das ações educacionais à equipe | 4…”