Asghar Khan, Hamida Begum.
Refining the Skills of Self-Directed Learning among Student Nurses: an Interventional study from Swat, Pakistan.
J Dow Uni Health Sci Jan ;13(3):123-7.

Objective: To assess the improvement of readiness to self-directed learning (SDL) among student nurses in Swat.stndMethods:The study was conducted utilizing quasi-experimental design, in Pak-Swiss Nursing College, Swat from 1May to 2August, 2019.The sample size was composed of 42 student nurses of first semester selected through consecutive sampling technique. An adopted questionnaire containing 40 questions with likert scale was employed. The cut-off point of 150 was used for assessing motivation to SDL suggested by Fisher. Prior to the intervention, data were collected regarding readiness to SDL. After that a presentation session was arranged. Then students were given assignment for exam preparation to utilize SDL method. Upon completion of one month, data were collected on the same questionnaire. Students scoring > 150 were labeled as motivated to self-directed learning.Results:The mean age of the participants was 19.8+-1.02 years. A significantly higher mean SDL score was observed post-intervention as compared to the pre-intervention of SDL, i.e. 160 +-13 and 146.1 +-10.9 respectively (p-value < 0.001, 95% C.I: -19.05 to -8.60). Moreover, a statistically significant improvement in the mean score was also found for "self-management" (p-value <0.001, 95% CI: -8.66 to -4.43) and "self-control" (p-value <0.001, 95% CI: -6.06 to -4.87). However, no statistically significant difference was found in terms of "desire for learning" (p-value 0.982, C.I. -2.11 to -2.16).Conclusion:Readiness to SDL improves by creating awareness among students. It is highly recommended that SDL skills should be developed in the students in order to expand academic knowledge, polish practical skills and prepare them for professional career

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