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Post-registration education in three fields of clinical practice
Nursing Times
|October 21, 1992
Summary
This study examined post-registration education uptake among mental illness nurses, mental handicap nurses, and midwives. Findings inform the UKCC PREPP Report implementation debate.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Continuing Professional Development
- Healthcare Practice
Background:
- The UKCC Post-Registration Education and Practice Project (PREPP) Report has significant implications for clinical practitioners.
- Understanding the uptake of post-registration education is crucial for effective professional development and service delivery.
Purpose of the Study:
- To empirically investigate the patterns of post-registration education take-up.
- To analyze these findings within the context of the UKCC PREPP Report recommendations.
- To contribute evidence to the ongoing discussion regarding PREPP implementation.
Main Methods:
- Empirical data collection from a substantial sample of clinical practitioners.
- Focus on three specific fields: mental illness nursing, mental handicap nursing, and midwifery.
Main Results:
- Presentation of empirical findings on educational participation rates.
- Identification of factors influencing or hindering education take-up (details not specified in abstract).
Conclusions:
- The study's findings offer insights into the practical implications of the UKCC PREPP Report.
- Results provide a basis for informed discussion and decision-making on implementing PREPP recommendations.