Access to, interest in and attitude toward e-learning for continuous education among Malaysian nurses

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Chong, Mei Chan, Francis, Karen, Cooper, Simon, Abdullah, Khatijah Lim, Hmwe, Nant Thin Thin and Sohod, Salina. (2016). Access to, interest in and attitude toward e-learning for continuous education among Malaysian nurses. Nurse Education Today. 36(1), pp. 370-374. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nedt.2015.09.011
AuthorsChong, Mei Chan, Francis, Karen, Cooper, Simon, Abdullah, Khatijah Lim, Hmwe, Nant Thin Thin and Sohod, Salina
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.

Keywordse-learning; computers; internet; attitudes; registered nurses; nursing education; Malaysia
Year2016
JournalNurse Education Today
Journal citation36 (1), pp. 370-374
PublisherElsevier Ltd
ISSN0260-6917
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nedt.2015.09.011
Scopus EID2-s2.0-84951311237
Open accessPublished as green open access
Page range370-374
FunderUniversity of Malaya
Research GroupSchool of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine
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Grant IDUMRG: RG 487-12HTM
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