IJERPH, Vol. 16, Pages 1397: Learning by Doing and Training Satisfaction: An Evaluation by Health Care Professionals

IJERPH, Vol. 16, Pages 1397: Learning by Doing and Training Satisfaction: An Evaluation by Health Care Professionals International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health doi: 10.3390/ijerph16081397 Authors: Marta Gil-Lacruz María Luisa Gracia-Pérez Ana Isabel Gil-Lacruz As one of the training methodologies employed in the health care context, ‘Learning by Doing’ prioritizes the transference of competence, control, and workplace motivation. However, there are few published works that consider the opinions of health care professionals in relation to the effects of this kind of training on their workplace competence. The goal of this research was to evaluate the level of satisfaction and impact on quality of care, as perceived by the health care professionals that participated in this training program (Formative Focus). The evaluation utilized an online questionnaire that assessed professional satisfaction through five dimensions: The training methodology; the training program; its economic impact; perceived improvement in professional competence; and, perceived improvement in quality of care. A total of 364 health professionals took part in the training course and were asked to complete an online questionnaire. The variables that contemplated satisfaction were related to quality of care and preferences regarding the training methodology. Participants preferred interactive methods for learning with emphasis on practical cont...
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - Category: Environmental Health Authors: Tags: Article Source Type: research