Enhancing Managerial Skills for Intern-Nurses by Using Problem-Based Learning Strategy

Document Type : Scientific peer reviewed journal

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1 Nursing Administration, Faculty of Nursing, Benha University, Egypt

2 Nursing Administration, Faculty of Nursing, Helwan University, Egypt

Abstract

Background: Problem-based learning (PBL) has been implemented throughout the world as an
innovative learning method in nursing education and some Egyptian universities have adopted PBL as
a learning method to enhance intern-nurses application of knowledge, promotes self-learning, and
develops managerial skills. The study aimed to enhance managerial skills for intern-nurses by using
problem-based learning strategy. Study Design: A quasi-experimental design was utilized. The study
sample: A convenient sample of 124 intern-nurses divided into two groups; Traditional based
learning (TBL) group (70 intern-nurses) and PBL group (54 intern-nurses). Study Setting: The study
was conducted in the intern-nurses' clinical training areas at Benha University Hospital. Tools: Five
tools were used for data collection; (1) Intern-nurses' opinionnaire sheet, (2) Managerial skills
knowledge questionnaire, (3) Managerial skills' practice questionnaire, (4) Attitude toward PBL
questionnaire and (5) Evaluation questionnaire. Results: The majority of intern-nurses (92.6% &
72.2%) preferred PBL at immediate post and follow up phases respectively than TBL as a strategy of
learning. Also, the majority of intern-nurses (96.3% & 87.1%) had satisfactory level of managerial
skills knowledge at PBL and TBL group respectively during immediate post program phase. The
majority of intern-nurses (87.0%) had positive attitude toward PBL at follow up phase compared to
pre-program. Conclusion: There was highly statistically significant difference improvement found in
the immediate post program between both groups with higher total mean scores in PBL group than
TBL group during immediate post program. Also, there was highly statistically significant positive
correlation between total managerial skills' knowledge and total managerial skills' practice at both
groups. Recommendations: The study recommended that PBL strategy should be adopted by Faculty
of Nursing Benha University for better skills and learning outcome, to allow students' interactions and
encourage higher thinking level.

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