scholarly journals Psychometric Properties of 2018 Mental Health Module Questions in Ogun State Mandatory Continuous Professional Development Programme for Nurses

Author(s):  
OWOEYE, Isaiah Dada RN, RNE, RPN ◽  
Temitope Elizabeth RN, RNE, RPN ◽  
OLOWOLAFE, Emmanuel Omoniyi RN, RM ◽  
MAKANJUOLA, John Osuolale RN, RPHN, RNE ◽  
OGUNFOWOKAN, Temitope Rukayat RN, RM

There is a need for instrument standardization to elicit a desired result in the subjects. The study assessed the psychometric properties of 2018 Mental health module questions in Ogun State Mandatory Continuous Professional Development Programme for Nurses. A cross-sectional study was used on the pre and post module results from the participants. Data analysis was done with SPSS window 17. The result showed an internal consistency of 0.249 and reliability coefficient of -0.1. The study concluded that there was inconsistency in the structure of the test items. The recommendation was made that experts in psychometric properties could be involved in the structure of the test items before its administration to nurses.

2016 ◽  
Vol 52 (2) ◽  
pp. 157-171 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Elizabeth Kempen ◽  
Gertruida Maria Steyn

Professional development of teachers has been found to be a key initiative in raising standards in South African schools. The aim of this study was to establish the value of the continuous professional development programme on teachers’ learning, learners’ outcomes and whole school change in six special schools in South Africa. The focus was on the adaptation of ‘Learn Not to Burn’, a fire safety programme, and teacher and learner support materials for an inclusive classroom. The study proved that a staff development model based on collaborative networking in the specific context of special education can bring about significant social capital with gain particularly in teachers’ professional capacity, learner outcomes and whole school improvement.


2016 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Janhavi Ajit Vaingankar ◽  
Edimansyah Abdin ◽  
Siow Ann Chong ◽  
Rajeswari Sambasivam ◽  
Anitha Jeyagurunathan ◽  
...  

Journal SOGC ◽  
1999 ◽  
Vol 21 (11) ◽  
pp. 1065-1075
Author(s):  
Michael Fung Kee Fung ◽  
Lora Temple ◽  
Mark Walker ◽  
Karen Fung Kee Fung ◽  
J. Kenneth Milne

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document