A quantitative study on clinical performance factors among nursing students in a Malaysian teaching hospital

Abdul Hamid, Siti Hazariah and Lee, Siew Pien and Idrus, Nurul Hanis and Abd Rashid, Norlinda and Ellin, Mohammed Rasheedan (2025) A quantitative study on clinical performance factors among nursing students in a Malaysian teaching hospital. Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences, 21 (Supp 6). pp. 170-174. ISSN 1675-8544 E-ISSN 2636-9346

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Abstract

Introduction: Nursing students frequently struggle with insufficient faculty support, inadequate clinical environ- ments, and personal challenges, which significantly hinder their clinical performance. Addressing these barriers through improved communication, enhanced support structures, and better clinical settings is essential to optimize their learning and professional growth. Method: This cross-sectional study used a questionnaire to assess socio-de- mographic data and performance-influencing factors such as student traits, Clinical Nursing Instructor (CNIs) influ- ence, and clinical ward ambiance through convenience sampling. Data was analyzed using SPSS version 20. Re- sults: Chi-square analysis showed that significant barriers to effective clinical performance include students’ lack of confidence, practice, communication with staff nurses, anxiety, and exhaustion. Inadequate clinical environments, such as a shortage of CNIs and their negative attitudes, also impeded performance. Younger students and those in earlier years reported more anxiety due to inexperience and fear of errors. Additionally, students felt exhausted from balancing clinical placements with theory classes. Conclusion: Addressing these challenges necessitates concerted efforts to enhance collaboration and communication between nursing educators and ward staff, thus optimizing students’ clinical performance.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	clinical nursing instructor, clinical performance, clinical experience, nursing students, clinical environ- ment
Subjects:	R Medicine > RT Nursing > RT82 Nursing As A Profession
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Nursing Kulliyyah of Nursing > Department of Basic Medical Sciences for Nursing Kulliyyah of Nursing > Department of Special Care Nursing
Depositing User:	Dr Siti Hazariah Abdul Hamid
Date Deposited:	08 Aug 2025 16:55
Last Modified:	08 Aug 2025 16:55
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/122537

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