MELISSA, KHO ZHIA XIN (2023) EXPLORING THE PERCEPTIONS AND EXPERIENCE OF THEORY-PRACTICE GAP (TPG) IN NURSING AMONG UNIMAS UNDERGRADUATE NURSING STUDENTS: A QUALITATIVE STUDY. [Final Year Project Report] (Unpublished)
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Abstract
Background: An existence of gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application is known as Theory-Practice Gap (TPG). Theory-Practice Gap occurs when nurse practitioners, including student nurses and newly graduated nurses, are unable to fully apply theoretical knowledge acquired into real-life clinical settings. Several studies stated that TPG is a global phenomenon and not a new thing. The aim of this study is to explore the perceptions and experience of TPG in nursing among UNIMAS undergraduate nursing students. Methods: This qualitative study recruited participants via purposive sampling to explore the perceptions and experiences of TPG in nursing among UNIMAS undergraduate nursing students using semi-structured, face-to-face interviews. Thematic analysis was used for data analysis. Findings: Nursing students perceived TPG in relation to workplace environment, lack of resources and nurse educators’ involvement. The nursing students experienced an impact of facing cognitive discomfort and lacking in skills development due to the existence of TPG. Recommendations in bridging TPG among nursing students in nursing education includes nurse educators’ approach, alteration in curriculum content and resource provision. Conclusion: Theory-practice gap is a crucial issue in nursing education. The nursing faculty should be made aware of the factors leading to TPG and the impact of TPG towards nursing students.
| Item Type: | Final Year Project Report |
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| Additional Information: | Project Report (B.Sc.) -- Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, 2023. |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Theory-Practice Gap, nursing students, nurse education, factors, impact, solutions, recommendations. |
| Subjects: | R Medicine > R Medicine (General) R Medicine > RT Nursing |
| Divisions: | Academic Faculties, Institutes and Centres > Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences Faculties, Institutes, Centres > Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences |
| Depositing User: | Unai |
| Date Deposited: | 09 Nov 2023 02:25 |
| Last Modified: | 09 Nov 2023 02:39 |
| URI: | http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/43343 |
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