Document Type : Original Article
Authors
1 Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, Nursing Care Research Center, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Iran University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran
2 Department of Critical Care Nursing, Nursing and Midwifery Care Research Centre, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
3 Department of Pediatric and Neonatal Nursing, Nursing and Midwifery Care Research Centre, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Assessing how programs are implemented from the perspective of the learners
themselves is one of the most effective ways to improve the quality of continuing education. The aim
was to evaluate the implementation of in‑person continuing education programs from the perspective
of nurses.
METHODOLOGY: Setting of the study was the selected hospital of Isfahan University of Medical
Sciences (Al‑zahra hospital). This study is a descriptive cross‑sectional one. Using a researcher‑made
questionnaire, the implementation of continuing education programs in four areas of the aim,
educational techniques, educational content, and educational field was evaluated. The sample
consisted of 236 nurses working in these hospitals who participated in the study through convenience
sampling. Data were analyzed by SPSS software version 19 using descriptive statistics.
RESULTS: Based on the results, “the need for new content learning” was mentioned as the first
priority in continuing education programs. The majority of participants scored each of the following
domains (aim, educational techniques, educational content, and education field) as well as all items
related to the continuing education program evaluation as “moderate.”
CONCLUSION: Most nurses assessed the implementation of in‑person continuing education
programs implemented in Isfahan University of Medical Sciences in general and in each of the
domains as “moderate.” Therefore, in order to improve the quality of programs, it is necessary to
take steps to match the goals with the needs of learners, improve teaching techniques, improve the
quality of program contents, and optimize the scope of the programs.
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