Factors influencing integration of theory into practice in clinical skills acquisition among nursing students
Karam Yaseen Fathi, Radhwan Hussein Ibrahim
Abstract
This study aimed to investigate the factors influencing the integration of theory into practice in clinical skills acquisition among nursing students in the College of Nursing at the University of Mosul. The methods used in this study included a qualitative study using semi-structured interviews and document analysis. The results of the study showed that there were a variety of factors that influenced the integration of theory into practice in clinical skills acquisition, such as lack of adequate resources, lack of proper guidance, and inadequate time for practice. The study concluded that providing adequate resources, proper guidance, and sufficient time for practice are essential for successfully integrating of theory into practice in clinical skills acquisition among nursing students.