Abstract:
:Abstract Background: Learning style is a major consideration in planning for effective and efficient instruction and learning. Learning style has been shown to influence academic performance in the previous research. Little is known about Taiwanese students' learning styles, particularly in the field of nursing education. Aim: This purpose of this study was to identify the relationship between learning styles and academic performance among nursing students in a five-year associate degree of nursing (ADN) program and a two-year bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) program in Taiwan. Methods/Design: This study employed a descriptive and exploratory design. The Chinese version of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) Form M was an instrument. Data such as grade point average (GPA) were obtained from the Office of Academic Affairs and the Registrar computerized records. Descriptive statistics, one-way analysis of variance ANOVA) and chi-square statistical analysis were used to explore the relationship between academic performance and learning style in Taiwanese nursing students. Results/Findings: The study sample included 285 nursing students: 96 students in a two-year BSN program, and 189 students in a five-year ADN program. Two common learning styles were found: introversion, sensing, thinking, and judging (ISTJ); and introversion, sensing, feeling, and judging (ISFJ). A sensing-judging pair was identified in 43.3% of the participants. Academic performance was significantly related to learning style (p < 0.05, d.f. = 15). Conclusion: The results of this study can help educators devise classroom and clinical instructional strategies that respond to individual needs in order to maximize academic performance and enhance student success. A large sample is recommended for further research. Understanding the learning style preferences of students can enhance learning for those who are under performing in their academic studies, thereby enhancing nursing education.
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Contemp Nursejournal_title
Contemporary nurseauthors
Li YS,Yu WP,Liu CF,Shieh SH,Yang BHdoi
10.5172/conu.2014.4470subject
Has Abstractpub_date
2014-10-27 00:00:00pages
4470-4499eissn
1037-6178issn
1839-3535pub_type
杂志文章abstract:UNLABELLED:Abstract Background: Little is known about which diversity characteristics if any, impact on nursing students' clinical placements or how these may affect the quality of their learning experiences. There is therefore a need to better understand these effects not only from the student's perspective but also f...
journal_title:Contemporary nurse
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.5172/conu.2014.49.15
更新日期:2014-01-01 00:00:00
abstract::The Australian general practice nurse workforce has grown exponentially in recent years as a consequence of supportive government policy and the increasing burden of chronic and complex disease in the community. This descriptive survey sought to identify the educational and professional development needs of NSW practi...
journal_title:Contemporary nurse
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.5172/conu.32.1-2.201
更新日期:2009-04-01 00:00:00
abstract::In a rapidly changing Australian health care environment, providers of undergraduate nursing programs are continually upgrading their assessment methods to ensure that graduates are competent and safe to practice. Competence assessment is based on the existing Australian Nursing and Midwifery Council (ANMC) Competency...
journal_title:Contemporary nurse
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.5172/conu.2006.22.1.46
更新日期:2006-07-01 00:00:00
abstract::Many nurses are burned out, exhausted and have a high intent to leave their jobs. These factors, when experienced over a period of time, are consistent with the development of mental illness. This study takes a collective autoethnographical approach to mental illness in the nursing workplace by focusing on the stories...
journal_title:Contemporary nurse
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.5172/conu.2010.36.1-2.021
更新日期:2010-08-01 00:00:00
abstract::As a requirement for the first year nursing subject 'Health Assessment' at Flinders University of South Australia, the task was given of examining Ethics and how this relates to the health assessment interview. Due to the negative stereotypes of older people and the subsequent treatment of the older patient, focus is ...
journal_title:Contemporary nurse
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.5172/conu.2000.9.3-4.303
更新日期:2000-09-01 00:00:00
abstract::Feelings of powerlessness have been reported to affect nurses' perceived ability to provide competent quality care and have contributed to moral dilemmas and burnout among nurses. Burns nurses are a specific group of nurses who are more likely to experience feelings of powerlessness due to performing traumatic, painfu...
journal_title:Contemporary nurse
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.5172/conu.2011.172
更新日期:2011-10-01 00:00:00
abstract::Abstract Rising health inequities, continuing nursing shortages, and overlooked professional development needs of nurse educators are three important issues facing nursing in Australia. This paper argues for an innovative and proactive strategy that could transform the nurse education workforce into one that is repopu...
journal_title:Contemporary nurse
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.5172/conu.2013.3403
更新日期:2013-11-21 00:00:00
abstract:UNLABELLED:Abstract Background: Thirst is a bothersome symptom of chronic heart failure (CHF) which impacts adversely on quality of life. Despite this, limited work has been done to investigate thirst as a symptom or to develop reliable and valid measures of thirst in CHF. The purpose of this manuscript is to establish...
journal_title:Contemporary nurse
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.5172/conu.2014.48.1.2
更新日期:2014-01-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:Children with incarcerated mothers experience adverse health, social and emotional circumstances, and are a particularly vulnerable group. Mothers in custody face significant challenges in parenting their children. AIMS:The study aimed to identify participants' views on impact of a parenting support program...
journal_title:Contemporary nurse
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1080/10376178.2015.1105108
更新日期:2015-01-01 00:00:00
abstract::'Competency standards' is by now a familiar term to most nurses, and the rate at which many nursing organisations are developing their own set of standards would seem to suggest that competencies are an unproblematic, natural and indeed essential pursuit for us all. However, a review of the literature reveals that the...
journal_title:Contemporary nurse
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.5172/conu.1998.7.3.131
更新日期:1998-09-01 00:00:00
abstract::Retention of nurses is a critical problem facing health care managers across Australia today. Retention of experienced employees is not only cost effective, but of great importance to the continued high performance of the nursing services in health care organisations. This article will examine innovative human resourc...
journal_title:Contemporary nurse
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.5172/conu.10.3-4.251
更新日期:2001-06-01 00:00:00
abstract::Aims or Objectives: This study explored the perspectives of Obstetricians and Registered Nurses/Midwives on the presence of expectant fathers in the birth room. METHODS:A qualitative research design was used to explore perceptions and attitudes of Obstetricians and Registered Nurses/Midwives. Data were collected usin...
journal_title:Contemporary nurse
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1080/10376178.2018.1552524
更新日期:2018-12-01 00:00:00
abstract::Under-treatment of all types of pain has been identified in many countries throughout the world. For example, the World Health Organization states that unrelieved cancer pain is an international problem. Lack of education of health care professionals, including nurses, is frequently cited as a major reason for under-t...
journal_title:Contemporary nurse
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.5172/conu.3.2.68
更新日期:1994-06-01 00:00:00
abstract::The nursing profession comprises Australia's largest regulated health workforce yet its practice boundaries are poorly understood. The ambiguity surrounding the practice scope of nurses limits the profession's ability to fully respond to Australia's current and emerging health system challenges. The aim of this review...
journal_title:Contemporary nurse
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1080/10376178.2016.1238773
更新日期:2016-10-01 00:00:00
abstract::There is a wide variety of literature available about coronary heart disease (CHD). However much of the research related to CHD has been performed using either exclusively male populations or such small numbers of women that the results from the women studied were unable to be analysed independently. It is apparent th...
journal_title:Contemporary nurse
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.5172/conu.16.1-2.92
更新日期:2003-12-01 00:00:00
abstract::Against a background of nurse shortages in Australian hospitals, a significant challenge facing the healthcare sector is the recruitment and retention of nurses. The job stress and job satisfaction of nurses have been associated with recruitment and retention. The aim of this study is to consider two factors that may ...
journal_title:Contemporary nurse
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.5172/conu.17.3.293
更新日期:2004-10-01 00:00:00
abstract::In an era when patient safety and quality of care are a daily concern for health care professionals, it is important for nurse managers and other clinical leaders to have a repertoire of skills and interventions that can be used to motivate and engage clinical teams in risk assessment and continuous quality improvemen...
journal_title:Contemporary nurse
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.5172/conu.2007.24.2.212
更新日期:2007-04-01 00:00:00
abstract::The Nurse Practitioner role is currently being implemented in most Australian states. This model of practice has existed overseas, predominantly in North America,for many years. The experiences of those countries can help inform the implementation of the role in Australia. This paper reviews the overseas literature co...
journal_title:Contemporary nurse
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.5172/conu.14.1.9
更新日期:2002-12-01 00:00:00
abstract::Chinese societies like most others are experiencing social change that impacts on models of care for older parents. There is tension between social change and traditional values of filial piety. The eldest son and his wife are expected to care for aged parents but that can be a challenge in modern industrial societies...
journal_title:Contemporary nurse
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.5172/conu.2011.37.2.197
更新日期:2011-02-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:Communication is a key factor in the health system. In the case of Deaf Community healthcare interactions could be affected by communication and it can also have a negative impact on health and jeopardise some of their health rights. OBJECTIVES:Aims (i) know the communication access difficulties of deaf peo...
journal_title:Contemporary nurse
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1080/10376178.2018.1441731
更新日期:2018-04-01 00:00:00
abstract::Nurse leadership capability that is constructed, nurtured and supported from pre-registration level into the mature career stages intuitively appears to offer benefit for all health stakeholders. Literature suggests such effective nurse leadership impacts positively on not only the quality of clinical care, but also t...
journal_title:Contemporary nurse
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.5172/conu.2013.43.2.178
更新日期:2013-02-01 00:00:00
abstract::Career paths selected by completing nursing students are of significant interest to educators and professional agencies. This paper presents part of a larger study which investigated students' influences and motivations for selecting nursing as a career path. The aim of this study was to identify career goals of compl...
journal_title:Contemporary nurse
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.5172/conu.19.1-2.105
更新日期:2005-07-01 00:00:00
abstract::This exploratory study conducted in 1996 described the profiles, roles and preparation of twelve South Australian registered nurses in relation to their provision of education programs for nurses from South East Asia. The research showed respondents were well qualified and highly experienced educators whose roles were...
journal_title:Contemporary nurse
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.5172/conu.1998.7.4.190
更新日期:1998-12-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:Young Indigenous people experience type 2 diabetes nine times more than non-Indigenous people. Almost one third of the diabetes population encounter mild to severe depression. A community support group is evaluated to assess the co-morbidity of depression in women with type 2 diabetes. METHODS:The developmen...
journal_title:Contemporary nurse
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.5172/conu.2013.46.1.41
更新日期:2013-12-01 00:00:00
abstract::Nurses and midwives of Australia now is the time for change! As powerfully placed, Indigenous and non-Indigenous nursing and midwifery professionals, together we can ensure an effective and robust Indigenous curriculum in our nursing and midwifery schools of education. Today, Australia finds itself in a shifting tide ...
journal_title:Contemporary nurse
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1080/10376178.2020.1809107
更新日期:2020-08-01 00:00:00
abstract::Third-space fluid shift is the mobilisation of body fluid to a non-contributory space rendering it unavailable to the circulatory system. It is a recurrent clinical phenomenon requiring swift identification to minimise deleterious effects. Nurses experience difficulties however in its early identification, diagnosis a...
journal_title:Contemporary nurse
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.5172/conu.13.1.50
更新日期:2002-08-01 00:00:00
abstract::In this overview of paediatric pain management the physiological and psychological effects of untreated pain are described. Reasons for the undertreatment of pain are identified as incorrect assumptions about children and pain; personal attitudes of families, nurses and physicians; inadequate research and training; an...
journal_title:Contemporary nurse
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.5172/conu.5.2.64
更新日期:1996-06-01 00:00:00
abstract::This paper examines the mental health consultation-liaison nursing (MHCLN) role and links this to the interpersonal relations theory of nurse theorist Hildegard Peplau. The paper argues that, as mental health nursing care around the world is increasingly focused upon meaningful therapeutic engagement, the role of the ...
journal_title:Contemporary nurse
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.5172/conu.2010.34.2.158
更新日期:2010-02-01 00:00:00
abstract:PROBLEM:Adhoc culturally questionable perinatal mental-health screening among Aboriginal women in the Kimberley. BACKGROUND:Mental-health issues, substance abuse and suicide attempts are high among young Aboriginal women in Australia. There is no evidence that the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) is effecti...
journal_title:Contemporary nurse
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1080/10376178.2016.1198710
更新日期:2016-02-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:Food regulations exist to protect older people in residential aged care, leading to the restriction of potentially hazardous foods. The impacts of malnutrition, resident centred care and the importance of maintaining individual autonomy for older people are well documented. By contrast, there is scant litera...
journal_title:Contemporary nurse
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1080/10376178.2017.1361334
更新日期:2017-12-01 00:00:00