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Ghanaian nurses' and midwives' perspectives on technology adoption in nursing and midwifery education.
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- Pathways to Nursing and Midwifery Education in Tanzania with Reflection to the Global Perspectives: A Narrative Review.Nursing reports (Pavia, Italy) · 2025Review
- Barriers and facilitators influencing research utilization in clinical nursing and midwifery: an exploratory qualitative study.International journal of nursing studies advances · 2025Article
- Exploring care quality in midwifery clinical practice settings in Ghana - a qualitative study.BMC medical education · 2025Article
- Exploring social media adoption by nurses for nursing practice in rural Volta, Ghana.Nursing open · 2023Article
- Ghanaian nurses' and midwives' perspectives on technology adoption in nursing and midwifery education.Nursing open · 2023Article
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Abstract
aimThe purpose of this study was to explore the perceived benefits and challenges of online distance education and computer-based testing (CBT) among registered nurses and midwives in a sample of government-owned health facilities and health training institutions in Ghana.
designExploratory descriptive qualitative design.
methodsIndividual semi-structured interviews were conducted with 45 participants (i.e. 25 nurses and 20 midwives). The data were manually processed and analysed using Braun and Clarke's thematic analysis approach (November 2019-February 2020).
resultsNurses and midwives prefer online distance education for three reasons: convenience, cost-effectiveness and learning centre proximity to the workplace. The course schedule's flexibility allowed participants to work and study simultaneously. Others acknowledged online distance education as a viable option for overcoming the challenges of obtaining study leave. However, the lack of recognition of certificates by some employers, poor Internet connectivity and perceived excessive course load were noted as deterrents. Regarding the CBT, many of the participants said that it was useful. Among the advantages of CBT are: (1) a decrease in examination malpractices, (2) a decrease in examination costs and (3) a rise in students' interest in information, communication and technology (ICT). This finding emphasizes the necessity of integrating ICT into nursing and midwifery education and examinations, as well as maximizing its benefits.
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