Motivators and Barriers to Continuing Education: Perceptions of Nurses in a Health Clinic, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Authors

  • Roslini Abd Aziz Sentul Health Clinic, Kepong Health Office, Ministry of Health, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
  • Suzana binti Yusof Centre for Nursing Studies, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA Puncak Alam Campus, Bandar Puncak Alam, Selangor, Malaysia.
  • Yuli Isnaeni Department of Community Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universitas ‘Aisyiyah Yogyakarta, Indonesia.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v10i31.6418

Keywords:

motivators, barriers, continuing education, nurse

Abstract

Continuing education is crucial for nurses to enhance skills, adapt to healthcare advancements, and improve care quality. This cross-sectional study explores motivators and barriers to continuing education among 122 nurses (grades U29–U32) at a Kuala Lumpur health clinic. Data collected via online questionnaires and analyzed using SPSS identified motivators like improving care quality (91.8%), career progression (91.0%), and self-confidence (88.5%). Barriers included time constraints (73.0%), domestic responsibilities (82.0%), and financial limitations (74.6%). Findings highlight the need for targeted support to promote professional growth.

Published

2024-12-11

How to Cite

Roslini Abd Aziz, Suzana binti Yusof, & Yuli Isnaeni. (2024). Motivators and Barriers to Continuing Education: Perceptions of Nurses in a Health Clinic, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Environment-Behaviour Proceedings Journal, 10(31). https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v10i31.6418