Research article summary (published 30 Jul 2003):

Validation of the Clinical Learning Environment Inventory.

Full Abstract

One hundred eight preregistration nursing students took part in this survey study, which assessed their perceptions of the clinical learning environment. Statistical data based on the sample confirmed the reliability and validity of the Clinical Learning Environment Inventory (CLEI), which was developed using the concept of classroom learning environment studies. The study also found that there were significant differences between students' actual and preferred perceptions of the clinical learning environments. In terms of the CLEI scales, students preferred a more positive and favorable clinical environment than they perceived as being actually present. The achievement of certain outcomes of clinical field placements might be enhanced by attempting to change the actual clinical environment in ways that make it more congruent with that preferred by the students.

Author information

Author/s: Chan, Dominic S (DS);

Affiliation: Nethersole School of Nursing, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, New Territories.

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article; Validation Studies

Journal: Western journal of nursing research (West J Nurs Res), published in United States. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2003-Aug; vol 25 (issue 5) : pp 519-32

Dates: Created 2003/09/05; Completed 2003/10/10; Revised 2004/11/17;

PMID: 12955969, status: MEDLINE (last retrieved date: 2/18/2009)

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Attitude of Health Personnel Choice Behavior Clinical Competence Cross-Sectional Studies Discriminant Analysis Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate - standards Health Facility Environment - standards Humans Interprofessional Relations

Interprofessional Relations Learning Nursing Education Research Nursing Staff, Hospital - psychology Organizational Culture Questionnaires - standards Social Support South Australia Students, Nursing - psychology

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