ISSN:
1365-2648
Source:
Blackwell Publishing Journal Backfiles 1879-2005
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
The need for a functioning system of continuing professional education (CPE) in nursing, midwifery and health visiting has received increased attention in recent years However, whilst the literature describes a number of benefits, detailed empirical studies have been limited There is, in particular, a dearth of information on nurses' perceptions of the important components of a CPE programme Using the results of a recent evaluation of the Welsh National Board's Framework for Continuing Education, this paper highlights a number of key issues identified by practitioners, educators and managers throughout Wales Using a structure—process-outcome model, attention is focused on the outcomes of CPE and the structure and process variables which facilitate or inhibit success The results indicate a strong commitment to the principles of CPE and identify a complex range of perceived benefits Potential barriers inhibiting both the uptake of CPE and the achievement of subsequent change are discussed and the need to create an equitable, well-resourced system is stressed
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2648.1995.tb02740.x
