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An online training resource for clinical supervision.
Karen McColgan1, Catherine Rice
1School of Nursing and Midwifery, Queen's University Belfast. k.mccolgan@qub.ac.uk
Summary
This study evaluated an online clinical supervision resource for nurses. Findings explore challenges of flexible online training, including potential time pressures for registered nurses outside work hours.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Digital Health
- Clinical Supervision
Background:
- Technology-based learning offers flexibility in professional development.
- Increasing adoption of online resources in healthcare education.
- Need for flexible training solutions for registered nurses.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the development of an online clinical supervision resource.
- To evaluate the implementation of this digital training tool.
- To explore issues related to online training for nurses.
Main Methods:
- Development of a web-based clinical supervision platform.
- Evaluation of the resource's usability and effectiveness.
- Qualitative exploration of user experiences and challenges.
Main Results:
- The online resource was developed and evaluated.
- Flexibility of online training was highlighted as a key benefit.
- Potential for increased workload and time pressure for nurses was identified.
Conclusions:
- Online clinical supervision resources can enhance training flexibility.
- Addressing time pressures is crucial for successful implementation.
- Further research is needed on optimizing digital learning for nurses.
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