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Lifelong learning strategies in nursing: A systematic review

(2017) Lifelong learning strategies in nursing: A systematic review. Electron Physician. pp. 5541-5550. ISSN 2008-5842 (Print) 2008-5842

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Abstract

Background: Lifelong learning is an expectation in the professional performance of nurses, which is directly related to the success of students in nursing schools. In spite of the considerable attention paid to this issue, lifelong learning strategies are not fully understood. Objective: The aim of this study was to clarify lifelong learning strategies of nursing students with respect to international experience. Methods: In this systematic review, an extensive investigation was carried out using Persian and English studies in Pub Med, ProQuest, Cochrane, Ovid, Scopus, Web of Science, SID, and Iran Doc using the following keywords: lifelong learning, self-directed learning, lifelong learning model, continuing education, nursing education, and lifelong program. Finally, 22 articles published from 1994 to 2016 were selected for the final analysis. Data extracted from the selected articles was summarized and classified based on the research questions. Results: In this study, 8 main themes, namely intellectual and practical independence, collaborative (cooperative) learning, researcher thinking, persistence in learning, need-based learning, learning management, suitable learning environment, and inclusive growth, were extracted from the article data. Conclusion: Having identified and clarified lifelong learning strategies in nursing, it is recommended to use the research findings in the programs and teaching systems of nursing schools. Use of strategies of lifelong learning will led to increased quality of education, development of nursing competency and finally, increased quality of patient care.

Item Type: Article
Keywords: Lifelong learning Nursing education Systematic review
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Page Range: pp. 5541-5550
Journal or Publication Title: Electron Physician
Journal Index: Pubmed
Volume: 9
Number: 10
Identification Number: https://doi.org/10.19082/5541
ISSN: 2008-5842 (Print) 2008-5842
Depositing User: مهندس مهدی شریفی
URI: http://eprints.bmsu.ac.ir/id/eprint/1514

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