Factors influencing nurses' satisfaction to online learning approach: a cross ICU analysis

Area of Science:

• Nursing Education
• Health Informatics
• Technology Acceptance Model

Background:

• Increasing illness complexity and technological advancements necessitate enhanced nursing skills.
• Mobile learning (m-learning) offers opportunities for nurses to develop clinical expertise.
• This study explores factors influencing nurses' satisfaction with m-learning in intensive care units (ICUs).

Purpose of the Study:

• Identify factors predicting nurses' satisfaction with m-learning adoption in ICUs.
• Assess the applicability of the technology acceptance model (TAM) in this context.
• Validate measurement scales for technology acceptance and learning satisfaction.

Main Methods:

• Cross-sectional survey design.
• Utilized technology acceptance and learning satisfaction questionnaires.
• Surveyed 212 nurses across six ICU departments with validated instruments.

Main Results:

• Perceived usefulness was the primary driver of nurses' intention to adopt m-learning.
• Perceived ease of use significantly influenced perceived usefulness.
• These findings support the TAM's relevance in predicting m-learning adoption.

Conclusions:

• Integrating m-learning is crucial for advancing professional nursing education.
• Digital technology adoption in nursing education can overcome teaching challenges.
• M-learning facilitates innovative clinical content delivery and professional development.