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Assessment of Continuing Education Needs Among Critical Care Nurses in Remote Québec, Canada
Background:
This study analyzed the needs of critical care nurses in remote regions of Québec regarding continuing education (CE).
Method:
A web-based cross-sectional survey was conducted between May and June 2018.
Results:
A total of 78 nurses completed the survey and reported their CE needs were not being met. Only 21.9% of participants reported a satisfaction level ≥ 6 on a scale of 1 to 10 regarding the offering of CE activities in their region. The most common factors identified as barriers to participation in CE activities were working hours (68.2%), distance and travel time (68.2%), released time to attend CE activities (65.2%), costs of CE activities (57.6%), and financial support (51.5%).
Conclusion:
This study provides insights into CE needs among critical care nurses. Shortcomings could be addressed by increasing CE activities in remote regions as well as the proportion of critical care-specific CE activities. Moreover, time and expense coverage should be offered by employers. [J Contin Educ Nurs. 2020;51(7):322-330.].
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