QR codes as mobile learning tools for labor room nurses at the San Pablo Colleges Medical Center

2017 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 138-158 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Rowena Del Rosario-Raymundo
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Education ◽  
Mobile Learning ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Favorable Effect ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Learning Tools ◽  
Qr Codes ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Text Information ◽  
High Level

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore the use of QR codes as mobile learning tools and examine factors that impact on their usefulness, acceptability and feasibility in assisting the nurses’ learning. Design/methodology/approach Study participants consisted of 14 regular, full-time, board-certified LR nurses. Over a two-week period, participants used specially generated QR codes to access a mobile website, connect to physicians’ telephone numbers and access alphanumeric text information. Research data in the form of observations and insights on their experience in using the QR codes were collected from participants through individual, face-to-face, semi-structured interviews. Findings Findings revealed that QR codes encoded with text information, telephone numbers and URL links to the mobile website all demonstrated a high level of functionality, usability and usefulness. The majority of the participants liked the experience of using the QR codes, citing ease of use of the QR codes; a high level of satisfaction in the kind and amount of supplementary medical information accessed; and the favorable effect the QR codes had on their personal learning. Research limitations/implications The study focused on the evaluation of usefulness, acceptability and feasibility due to the limited time available for the conduct of the study. Practical implications These findings support the acceptability and feasibility of using QR codes as mobile learning tools in the labor room. Social implications It shows the QR codes’ potential for use in a workplace environment in the context of just-in-time learning and continuing nursing education. Originality/value The current literature on the use of QR codes in medical and nursing education is limited.

Career commitment and subjective career success: the moderating role of career-enhancing strategies

2020 ◽  
Vol 41 (8) ◽  
pp. 1287-1305
Author(s):  
Emre Burak Ekmekcioglu ◽  
Mahmure Yelda Erdogan ◽  
Alptekin Sokmen
Keyword(s):  
Career Success ◽  
Career Commitment ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Subjective Career Success ◽  
High Level ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Moderating Role

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to test the moderating role of career-enhancing strategies (CESs) in the relationship between career commitment (CC) and subjective career success (CS).Design/methodology/approachData were collected from 217 full-time employees working for three different sectors in Ankara, Turkey. The participants were asked to respond to a self-reported survey. The hypotheses were tested using a hierarchical regression analysis.FindingsThe results indicated that CC had a significant and positive effect on subjective CS. Furthermore, the positive relationship between CC and subjective CS was stronger for employees with a high level of self-nomination and for employees with a high level of networking. However, creating career opportunities did not moderate the effects of CC on subjective CS.Research limitations/implicationsBecause this study had a cross-sectional research design, causality cannot be established among the study variables.Practical implicationsThe findings suggest a better understanding of the way CC is able to affect subjective CS through the networking and self-nomination CESs.Originality/valueThis study is original, in that no previous studies have investigated the moderating role of CESs in the relationship between CC and subjective CS.

scholarly journals CMHTs for older people: team managers’ views surveyed

2014 ◽  
Vol 22 (5/6) ◽  
pp. 208-219 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michele Abendstern ◽  
Christian Brand ◽  
Val Harrington ◽  
Rowan Jasper ◽  
Sue Tucker ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older People ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Social Care ◽  
Free Text ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Care Services ◽  
Open Questions ◽  
Key Issues ◽  
Text Information ◽  
High Level

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to identify features of community mental health teams (CMHTs) for older people valued by their managers, and those they would most like to change. Design/methodology/approach – Content analysis was used to analyse “free text” responses to open questions from a national survey about CMHTs’ organisational structures and processes. Responses were sorted into statements which were categorised into content areas and higher level dimensions. Findings – Free text information was provided by 376 teams (an 88 per cent response rate). Eight higher level dimensions were identified. One related specifically to integration with social care services, whilst several more included material about other aspects of intra-team integration (e.g. documentation and location). The largest proportion of statements related to staffing and teamwork. Statements about inter-personal and inter-professional issues were largely positive, whilst statements about resources, bureaucracy and integration with social care services typically detailed desired changes. Practical implications – Four key issues emerged comprising a high level of support from managers to develop integrated practices; a need to define the focus of CMHTs for older people and to be fully resourced; and the importance of a nurturing and supportive team environment. Originality/value – The methodology provides a bridge between qualitative and quantitative research, exploring the volume of statements on particular topics and their meaning.

scholarly journals Video-based e-learning tools for geriatric nursing education

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 59
Author(s):  
Vera Habes ◽  
Alice Bakker ◽  
Thijs Aarts ◽  
Bianca Buurman
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Education ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
Development Process ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Geriatric Nursing ◽  
Learning Tools ◽  
E Learning ◽  
High Level ◽  
Student Centeredness ◽  
Clinical Reasoning Skills

Background: Future clinical challenges in nursing care of geriatric patients require educational courses that provide a high level of clinical reasoning skills. Serious Soap (www.serioussoap.nl/eng) is a video-based educational tool that combines entertainment with learning and reflection; it can serve as an attractive e-learning tool for nurses, nursing students, and tutors in geriatric care.Objective: This article describes Serious Soap’s development process, the lessons learned, and the most beneficial factors for student-centredness and teacher-centredness.Conclusions: The lessons learned from the development process highlight that it is important to use the experiences from previous gamification projects, co-create with target users, conduct elaborate testing and research before launching the final version, and ensure sustainability. The most valuable features for student-centeredness were the use of humor, authentic critical situations, popular actors, and interactivity. The most favorable aspects for teacher-centeredness were free accessibility of the tool, evidence-based content, and the possibility of using different features of the tool in various manners.

Do sustainability practices buffer the impact of self-efficacy on organisational citizenship behaviour?

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 509-528
Author(s):  
Rabindra Kumar Pradhan ◽  
Lalatendu Kesari Jena ◽  
Nrusingh Prasad Panigrahy
Keyword(s):  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Feedback Mechanism ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Moderation Effect ◽  
Sustainability Practices ◽  
High Level ◽  
The Impact

Purpose Sustainability is seeking for a new approach to bolster organisational success as it is expected to be mobilised through collaborative efforts of employees and management. The present study aims to examine the moderating role of sustainability practices between self-efficacy and organisational citizenship behaviour (OCB). Design/methodology/approach A total of 527 full-time executives employed in Indian public and private manufacturing industries were surveyed. Harman’s single-factor test was carried out using analysis of moment structures (AMOS 20.0) to test the bias associated because of common method variance (CMV). Moderated regression analysis was used through hierarchical models to test the proposed hypotheses. Findings The results indicate a positive relationship between self-efficacy and OCB. The significant moderation effect was observed in the interaction graph, as the simple slope analysis indicated relatively high level of sustainability practices and self-efficacy and they were found to be positively associated with OCB. Research limitations/implications The cross-sectional sample of executives employed in Indian manufacturing organisations limits the generalisation of the findings. The study has not figured the temporal effects and hence longitudinal studies have also been proposed for the assessment of causality. Practical implications Organisations are expected to foster inclusiveness and open channel of communication with their employees to execute best sustainable practices. HR department need to create awareness among their employees and establish an ongoing feedback mechanism to promote such psychological drives. Originality/value The proposed model and the subsequent findings of the study extend the literature on the relationship among self-efficacy, OCB and sustainability practices. The outcome of this work can be used by HR functionaries and senior management practitioners while formulating and implementing the sustainability strategies.

Self-efficacy and workplace well-being: moderating role of sustainability practices

2019 ◽  
Vol 26 (6) ◽  
pp. 1692-1708 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sanjay Kumar Singh ◽  
Rabindra Kumar Pradhan ◽  
Nrusingh Prasad Panigrahy ◽  
Lalatendu Kesari Jena
Keyword(s):  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Sustainability Practices ◽  
High Level ◽  
Moderating Role

Purpose How psychological variables especially self-efficacy plays significant role to attain workplace well-being is yet to be explained. The extant literature calls for further research works in the field of sustainability practices to bridge the gap between self-efficacy and workplace well-being. The purpose of this paper is to extend the literature of workplace well-being while scientifically examining the moderating role of sustainability practices. Design/methodology/approach The study collected data from 527 full-time executives of Indian public and private manufacturing industries. The authors performed moderated regression analysis through a series of hierarchical models to test the hypotheses of the study. Findings The result indicates positive relationship between self-efficacy and workplace well-being. Furthermore, the result suggests that the relationship between self-efficacy and workplace well-being was stronger among executives with high level of sustainability practices and vice versa. Research limitations/implications The cross-sectional sample of executives employed in Indian manufacturing organizations limits the generalizability of the findings. Practical implications HR functionaries and senior management may benefit by closely examining their sustainability practices along with their employees perceived ability to address workplace well-being. Originality/value The study contributes to extend the literature on self-efficacy and workplace well-being. This research work is one of the first few studies to examine the moderating effect of sustainability practices.

Exploring the impacts of relationship on employees’ communicative behaviors during issue periods based on employee position

2017 ◽  
Vol 22 (4) ◽  
pp. 542-555 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yeunjae Lee
Keyword(s):  
Public Relations ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Relationship Building ◽  
Employee Relations ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Exchange Relationship ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Communicative Behaviors ◽  
The Usa ◽  
High Level

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine different communicative behaviors employees engage in according to their position level and the impacts of relationship they perceive. By comparing the behaviors and perceptions of low-, middle-, and high-level employees, the study investigates when and why employees become active in communicative behaviors about an organizational issue. Design/methodology/approach A quantitative online survey was conducted with 412 full-time employees in medium- and large-sized corporations with more than 300 employees in the USA. Findings Results show that those who are the most likely to be active not only in expressing ideas (i.e. voice) to solve an issue but also in forwarding positive information about their organization (i.e. megaphoning) are high-level employees. The findings also reveal distinct impacts of two types of relationship – communal and exchange relationship – on behaviors of employees in different positions. Research limitations/implications The study extended the understanding of relational approach by exploring the consequences of two types of relationship in the context of employee relations, and filled the research gap on relationships and issue management studies in public relations from an internal perspective. Practical implications To encourage employees to engage actively in positive megaphoning and voice during issue periods and to minimize the threats by reducing employees’ negative megaphoning behavior, the study suggested different relationship-building strategies based on employees’ position levels. Originality/value The current work examined the distinct impacts of organization-employee relationships on employees’ internal and external communicative behaviors based on their position level within an organization, especially focusing on employees’ role as potential advocates or adversaries for an organization during periods of an organizational crisis.

Examination of factors influencing students and faculty behavior towards m-learning acceptance

2017 ◽  
Vol 34 (3) ◽  
pp. 166-188 ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Bakhsh ◽  
Amjad Mahmood ◽  
Nazir A. Sangi
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Learning ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Perceived Ease Of Use ◽  
Faculty Perception ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Study Results

Purpose Mobile learning is a unique form of learning which uses the distinct features of mobile devices. The purpose of this paper is to investigate the present state of student and faculty perception towards m-learning at open and distance educational institutes in Pakistan. Design/methodology/approach The paper presents a conceptual model based on TAM, which explains factors influencing student and faculty perception towards m-learning acceptance. M-learning acceptance mainly depends on personal attitude, so this study focusses on individual context. Primary data from students and faculty including tutors (n=612, students =448, faculty/tutors=162) was collected through a properly designed questionnaire by using purposive convenient sampling technique during Autumn 2015 semester. Structural equation modelling was used to analyse the collected data. Findings The results indicate that student and faculty skill readiness and self-efficacy influence perceived ease of use and perceived usefulness, where these two factors along with prior experience positively influence behavioural intension (BI) to accept mobile learning. Furthermore study results specifically provide factors which positively influence BI either directly or indirectly. Research limitations/implications The study was limited to AIOU. Originality/value The study specifically provides factors which influence BI either directly or indirectly.

scholarly journals Modelling the Influencing Factors on Mobile Learning Tools

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 0-0
Keyword(s):  
Learning Environment ◽  
Influencing Factors ◽  
Mobile Learning ◽  
Learning Experience ◽  
Influencing Factor ◽  
Mobile App ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Learning Tools ◽  
Learning And Teaching ◽  
Mobile Learning Environment

In this study, the authors concerned about influencing factors on mobile learning tools for the applicable and sustainable mobile learning environment. The authors proposed an impact model with five influencing factors namely usefulness, interactivity, motivation, facilitating conditions, and ease of use. The 60 students and 60 teachers in different learning and teaching disciplines in higher education institutions were involved in this study to evaluate the model. Initially, they were asked to fill the pre-usage questionnaire with their initial mobile learning experience. Then, they were allowed to use mobile learning tools in the Moodle Mobile app and allowed to fill the post-usage questionnaire. The results reveal that the most significant influencing factor is the ease of use among others. Hence, the study concluded that ease of use would be the most significant factor to be considered when designing mobile learning tools in the mobile learning environment.

scholarly journals Using self-efficacy to assess the readiness of nursing educators and students for mobile learning

2012 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 277 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard F Kenny ◽  
Jocelyne MC Van Neste-Kenny ◽  
Pamela A Burton ◽  
Caroline L Park ◽  
Adnan Qayyum
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Education ◽  
Mobile Learning ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Mobile Technologies ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Nursing Educators ◽  
High Level

The purpose of this study was to assess the self-efficacy of nursing faculty and students related to their potential use of mobile technology and to ask what implications this technology has for their teaching and learning in practice education contexts. We used a cross-sectional survey design involving students and faculty in two nursing education programs in a western Canadian college. In January, 2011, 121 faculty members and students completed the survey. Results showed a high level of ownership and use of mobile devices among our respondents. The median mobile self-efficacy score was 75 on a scale of 100, indicating that both faculty and students were highly confident in their use of mobile technologies and prepared to engage in mobile learning.<br /><br />

Determining factors for the adoption of cloud computing in developing countries

2016 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 259-272 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mayank Yuvaraj
Keyword(s):  
Cloud Computing ◽  
Academic Libraries ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
It Adoption ◽  
Security Risk ◽  
Perceived Ease Of Use ◽  
Computing Technology ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Computing Services ◽  
High Level

Purpose The paper aims to examine the constructs laid down by the information technology (IT) adoption theories to the cloud computing phenomena in conjunction with academic libraries of India to determine the factors responsible for the adoption of cloud computing. Design/methodology/approach Keeping the objectives into consideration, descriptive survey and constructive research method were used in the study. Library professionals engaged in the selected 28 central universities of India were chosen to participate in this study. To find the core drivers responsible for the adoption of cloud computing in academic libraries, constructs were taken from ten IT adoption theories. Findings The findings validate the fact that perceived ease of use, usefulness and ubiquitous availability of the enabling technology are strong drivers of the adoption of cloud computing technology in the libraries. Also, attitude is significantly correlated with the behavioral intention to adopt cloud computing services. High level of correlation was obtained between the cloud computing-perceived attributes and the librarian’s intention to use cloud computing technology. However, security risk is the biggest issue that has been affecting the behavioral intentions. Originality/value The study is a self-conscious attempt to fill the void and determine factors for the adoption of cloud computing in libraries. Further, it attempts to find out the preparedness of Indian academic libraries in adopting cloud computing.

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