Major themes of continued nursing education
| Theme | Description |
| Training strategies | |
| Train-the-trainer | The train-the-trainer model allows for scalability of training to prepare those who deliver training for knowledge dissemination to large numbers of trainees |
| Short, repeated education | The low-dose, high-frequency training approach is defined as short, targeted learning activities that are spaced out over time and reinforced with ongoing review sessions to reinforce learnt material and introduce new material |
| Comprehensive education with multiple modalities | The use of interactive techniques to engage the learner, provide simulated practice and offer feedback to suit each participant's needs |
| Training aids | Training aids can help participants whose learning styles vary. Types of aids can be broken down into three subcategories: paper-based supplements, audiovisual learning modalities and simulation models |
| Nurse empowerment | The empowerment of nurses to perform at high levels within their responsibilities and take on leadership roles in practice is crucial to improve patient outcomes and teamwork in healthcare settings |
| Partnerships | Collaborations between institutions in high-income and low/middle-income countries draw on the expertise, skills, knowledge and resources acquired in high-income countries to aid in the delivery of care in low-resource settings |
| Cultural context | To design an effective training that is specific to a community, an understanding of the values, language, culture and attitudes of a given population is essential for communication and interaction |
| Assessment/feedback | Short-term and long-term assessment and feedback are essential to evaluate the effectiveness and impact of a training. It is crucial to have participant feedback to tailor the training for long-term knowledge retention and behaviour change |