Aim: The aim of the study is to explore the perceptions of the nurses’ CPD and its
contribution to quality patient care in the Gauteng province of the Republic of South
Africa.
Significance of the study: The significance of the study is to highlight the
importance of CPD as one of the contributing factors to the quality of patient care
through on-going competence. The researcher hopes the recommendations from the
study may serve as a motivation to health institutions that are not actively involved in
continuing professional development.
Method and data analysis: Quantitative descriptive explorative design was used to
achieve the objectives of the study.
The study involved registered professional nurses (n =105) and enrolled nurses
(n=56) employed in a state health institution. Data was collected by means of a
structured questionnaire.A total of 200 questionnaire were distributed and 162
completed questionnaires were returned, giving a response rate of 162/200=81%.
Statistical analysis was conducted using the SAS software version 9.3.The internal
and external validity was enhanced by selecting a large homogenous sample.
Ethical issues: An information leaflet indicating the key elements of the study such
as the research title, the purpose of the study, voluntary participation and when to
withdraw from the study was distributed to all the participants. Results: The study found that nurses participate in CPD activities to maintain their
professional competence, thereby contributing to quality patient care. The findings
are consistent with the findings from other studies / Health Studies / M.A. (Health Studies)
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:unisa/oai:uir.unisa.ac.za:10500/10611 |
| Date | 03 October 2013 |
| Creators | Liphosa, Winnifred Matsidiso |
| Contributors | Hattingh, S. P., Heyns, T. |
| Source Sets | South African National ETD Portal |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Dissertation |
| Format | 1 online resource (x, 191 leaves) |
| Rights | University of South Africa |
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