A methodology for assessing the professional development needs of nurses and midwives in Indonesia: paper 1 of 3
2006

Assessing the Training Needs of Nurses and Midwives in Indonesia

Sample size: 856 publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Deborah Hennessy, Carolyn Hicks, Aflah Hilan, Yoanna Kawonal

Primary Institution: School of Health Sciences, University of Birmingham

Hypothesis

What are the training and development needs of nurses and midwives in Indonesia?

Conclusion

The modified instrument is valid and reliable for assessing the training needs of nurses and midwives in Indonesia.

Supporting Evidence

  • The instrument was piloted with 109 respondents, confirming its feasibility.
  • Factor analysis yielded six factors accounting for over 53% of the variance.
  • Cronbach's alpha scores ranged from 0.7068 to 0.8644, indicating good reliability.

Takeaway

This study looked at what nurses and midwives in Indonesia need to learn to do their jobs better.

Methodology

A modified training needs instrument was used, consisting of a questionnaire with 40 items rated on two seven-point scales.

Potential Biases

Potential bias from self-reported data and the lack of regulatory standards for nursing and midwifery.

Limitations

The study may not fully capture all training needs due to the subjective nature of self-assessment.

Participant Demographics

524 nurses and 332 midwives from various provinces in Indonesia.

Statistical Information

P-Value

0.000

Statistical Significance

p=0.000

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1186/1478-4491-4-8

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