Predictors to Sustainability of Mandatory Continuing Professional Development Programme Among Nurses in South West Nigeria.

Abstract:

Introduction: Mandatory Continuing Professional Development Programme (MCPDP) is a vital programme for enhancing the knowledge, skills, and competence of nurses, which ultimately translates into the provision of high-quality patient care. However, despite its importance, the sustainability of MCPDP is a concern in Nigeria. Aims and Objectives: The study examined the relevance of MCPDP, policy and strategies for sustainability of MCPDP in southwest Nigeria. The predictors to sustainability were also determined. Methods: A cross-sectional design was adopted in the study with 230 nurses who participated in monthly programme. The study was carried out in the designated nurse’s house in Ibadan, Oyo State. A self-structured questionnaire with a total of 31 items was used for data collection. The data collected were entered into SPSS version 25. Data were presented using frequency and percentages. Logistic regression was used to test the association between the variables. Result: The respondents were within 50-59 years. Majority (99.6%) of the respondents agreed that MCPDP enhances intellectual and professional competence. Respondents believe that MCPDP offers quality, competent training, and resources (99.5%). The respondents (94.8%) agreed that MCPDP helps keep abreast with new developments in my specialty. About 97.4% of the respondents believe that the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria should keep MCPDP consistent, viable, and continuous. Majority (99.6%) of the respondents want the Nursing and Midwifery policy and strategy to improve to promote MCPDP. Also, 93.5% agreed that there should be room for improvement in the policy and strategy at least every two years. The socio demographic variables such as religion is a predictor (p=.043) that shows that every two years there is a need for the improvement of policy and strategy to improve the MCPDP. Conclusion: The findings revealed that the majority of the respondents perceived the MCPDP as beneficial for enhancing their intellectual, professional, and clinical competence. The study's sociodemographic analysis provided insights into the diverse characteristics of the nurses attending the MCPDP, which can inform strategies to improve accessibility and inclusiveness.