E-Learning awareness among emergency nurses in continuing nursing education
The integration of e-learning in nursing education has emerged since decades ago. It is known to have good implications towards nurses’ knowledge, practice and in terms of cost-effectiveness and accessibility. However, this approach is still not too familiar in continuing nursing education in Malays...
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2021
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| Online Access: | http://irep.iium.edu.my/92915/1/20211008120839452%20%281%29.pdf http://irep.iium.edu.my/92915/7/92915_4th%20AINC%20%5BAutosaved%5D.pdf http://irep.iium.edu.my/92915/ http://ainc.unsyiah.ac.id |
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| Summary: | The integration of e-learning in nursing education has emerged since decades ago. It is known to have good implications towards nurses’ knowledge, practice and in terms of cost-effectiveness and accessibility. However, this approach is still not too familiar in continuing nursing education in Malaysia. Objectives: This study aimed to identify the awareness on e-learning among nurses for their continuing nursing education and associated factors influenced to their attitudes upon e-learning. Methodology: A descriptive, cross-sectional study using purposive sampling was conducted. Among 43 emergency nurses from SASMEC@IIUM in Kuantan, Malaysia. The data were collected using questionnaire consists of demographic background, readiness, and attitudes towards e-learning through an online survey. The data were analysed using Statistical Package Social Science (SPSS) version 25.0. Descriptive analysis and chi-square test were used to test for the association between demographic data and attitudes towards e-learning. Result: Majority of respondents have good awareness of e-learning regardless their educational background. More than half of emergency nurses (65.1%) displayed positive attitudes towards e-learning. There was no significant difference between the weekly average computer usage, marital status and their attitudes towards e-learning. Conclusion: This study’s finding highlighted to health care management and nurse educators to prepare organized and incorporate e-learning courses for nurses in continuing nursing education. |
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