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[Development of the program evaluation measurement of continuing nursing education programs]
1Department of Nursing, Dongnam Health College, Suwon, Korea.
Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing
|May 25, 2013
Summary
This study developed a validated evaluation tool for continuing nursing education programs. The 36-item measurement assesses program quality, aiding effective management and improvement.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Program Evaluation
- Quality Improvement
Context:
- Continuing nursing education is crucial for maintaining professional competency.
- Effective evaluation methods are needed to ensure the quality of these programs.
- Existing tools may not adequately capture all essential aspects of program quality.
Purpose:
- To develop and validate a measurement tool for evaluating continuing nursing education (CNE) programs.
- To enhance the effective management and quality assurance of CNE programs.
- To provide a reliable instrument for assessing CNE program effectiveness.
Summary:
- A 36-item evaluation tool with 6 factors (program goals, planning, performance, operation, outcomes, effectiveness) was developed.
- Content validity was established through expert review, and construct validity was confirmed via factor analysis.
- Data were collected from 452 nurses and 59 education program planners.
Impact:
- The validated tool is suitable for measuring the quality of CNE programs for nurses.
- It can inform program development and facilitate continuous quality improvement in nursing education.
- Supports evidence-based decision-making for CNE program management.
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