The importance of Technological Education in the Lifelong Learning of Nurses

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Authors: Nick BAKALIS, Panagiotis Anagnostou, Panagiota Tzanetea, Basiliki Trapali, Stella Kotrotsiou, Violetta Saketou, Katerina
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Abstract

Introduction: In the modern developing society, the growth of knowledge is happening fast and the demands of the labor market are constantly changing. Therefore, lifelong learning is an important priority of professional nurses in order to contribute to the provision of quality care. Purpose: To identify the importance of technological education in the lifelong learning of nurses. Material & Method: This pilot study designed to provide a basis for developing a network of education between higher education and public hospitals in Greece. Through the program "The Collaborative Room", nurses had the opportunity to attend (live) three lectures from the University. The information collected using a questionnaire. The sample included 18 nurses working in a public hospital in the prefecture of Achaia and 17 nurses working in a public hospital in the prefecture of Laconia. The results analyzed using the statistical program SPSS 27. Results: The study demonstrated that videoconferencing constitutes a useful and effective educational method. The results indicated that a substantial proportion of nurses significantly increased their level of knowledge following the lectures in both hospitals (p

Fields of Study & Subjects

Innovations in Medical Education Nursing education and management Online and Blended Learning

Publication details

Journal / source
Hellenic Journal of Nursing Science
Pages
25–25
Publication date
15 March 2026
Language
EN