Physiological Effect of Stress of Nurses Engaged in Continuing Medical Education on Job Performance
- October 29, 2019
- Posted by: RSIS
- Categories: IJRISS, Social Science
International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) | Volume III, Issue X, October 2019 | ISSN 2454–6186
Physiological Effect of Stress of Nurses Engaged in Continuing Medical Education on Job Performance
Aaron Adjei1, Evans Kwashie Kagbetor2
1Central University, P.O BOX DS 2310 Dansoman, Accra- Ghana -West Africa
2Maranatha University College P. O. Box AN 10320, Accra North
Abstract:-The study assessed the impact of continuing medical education on job performance among nurses. A quantitative approach was used to explore nurses’ views with regards to continuing formal education. A sample size of eight (8) categories of nurses was adopted. The study was limited to various categories of practicing nurses. Inferential analysis was conducted to investigate contingency with educational status groups. The result shows that response to physiological effects (Cardiovascular diseases) was significantly related (Chi-Square=23.382, p —value=0.00) to health professionals’ educational status. Results indicated that more health professionals engaged in continuing medical education (CME) without official approval experienced cardiovascular diseases.
Keywords: Stress, Continuing medical education, Nurses
I. INTRODUCTION
This research deals with the impact of continuing medical education on job performance among nurses, this describes how nurses in pursuit of continuing education without study leave or official approval from their employers can cope with the physical effects of stress and related issues. Knowles (1984) introduced several concepts about andragogy defining it as both the science and art of assisting adults in learning. It is also a process that continually takes place throughout a person’s lifetime assisting adults in developing self-directed learning characteristics that enable them to mature. Knowles’ (1984) early work helped to establish our current understanding of lifelong learning. Andragogy is an important aspect of nursing. Health care organizations assert the need for strategic, sensitive individuals to effectively deliver health care services to the consumer. It is extremely important to maximize these behaviours among nurses and nursing leadership.
