Hmwe, Nant Thin Thin and Karen, Francis and Cooper, Simon and Salina Sohod and Khatijah Lim Andullah and Chong, Mei Chan (2016) Access to, interest in and attitude toward e-learning for continuous education among Malaysian nurses. Nurse Education Today, 36. pp. 370-374. ISSN 0260-6917
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Abstract
BACKGROUND: Continuous nursing education (CNE) courses delivered through e-learning is believed to be an effective mode of learning for nurses. Implementation of e-learning modules requires pre-assessment of infrastructure and learners' characteristics. Understanding the learners' needs and their perspectives would facilitate effective e-learning delivery by addressing the underlying issues and providing necessary support to learners. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to examine access to computer and Internet facilities, interest in and preferences regarding e-learning, and attitudes toward e-learning among nurses in Peninsular Malaysia. DESIGN: The study utilized a cross-sectional descriptive survey. SETTING: Government hospitals and community clinics in four main regions of Peninsular Malaysia. PARTICIPANTS: A total of 300 registered nurses. METHOD: Data were collected using questionnaires, which consisted of demographic and background items and questions on access to computer and Internet facilities, interest and preferences in e-learning, and attitudes toward e-learning. Descriptive analysis and a chi-squared test were used to identify associations between variables. RESULTS: Most Malaysian nurses had access to a personal or home computer (85.3%, n=256) and computer access at work (85.3%, n=256). The majority had Internet access at home (84%, n=252) and at work (71.8%, n=215); however, average hours of weekly computer use were low. Most nurses (83%, n=249) did not have an e-learning experience but were interested in e-learning activities. Most nurses displayed positive attitudes toward e-learning. Average weekly computer use and interest in e-learning were positively associated with attitudes toward e-learning. CONCLUSION: Study findings suggest that organizational support is needed to promote accessibility of information and communications technology (ICT) facilities for Malaysian nurses to motivate their involvement in e-learning.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Keyword: | Attitudes, Computers, E-Learning, Internet, Malaysia, Nursing education, Registered nurses |
| Subjects: | R Medicine > RT Nursing |
| Department: | FACULTY > Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences |
| Depositing User: | ADMIN ADMIN |
| Date Deposited: | 06 Feb 2017 13:30 |
| Last Modified: | 24 Nov 2020 11:09 |
| URI: | https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/15388 |
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