A Case Study on Nurses’ Perceptions of Continuing Education in a Health Clinic in Kuala Lumpur

Authors

  • Roslini Abd Aziz Sentul Health Clinic, Kepong Health Office, Ministry of Health, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
  • Suzana 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.v10i31.6525

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%), financial limitations (74.6%), and domestic responsibilities (82.0%). Findings highlight the need for targeted support to promote professional growth.

Published

2025-02-01

How to Cite

Roslini Abd Aziz, Suzana Yusof, & Yuli Isnaeni. (2025). A Case Study on Nurses’ Perceptions of Continuing Education in a Health Clinic in Kuala Lumpur. Environment-Behaviour Proceedings Journal, 10(31). https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v10i31.6525