Assessment of Factors Influencing Mentor-Mentee Relationship in Nursing Education and Practice among Nurse-Midwives in Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital, Ogun State (Published)
Mentorship in nursing plays a crucial role in achieving organizational goals, upholding nursing standards, and enhancing job satisfaction among nurse-midwives. This study assessed factors influencing the mentor-mentee relationship among nurse-midwives at Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital, Ogun State. Using a descriptive cross-sectional design, data were collected via a structured questionnaire from 114 respondents selected through simple random sampling. The instrument was validated through literature comparison and demonstrated a reliability index of 0.746 following a pilot study. Data analysis with SPSS version 26.0 revealed that most participants were aged 31-40 years and practiced Christianity. Findings showed a high level of knowledge about mentorship relationships (64%), while 36% exhibited low knowledge. Approximately 65.8% agreed mentorship positively impacts both personal and professional growth. Key factors influencing mentor-mentee relationships identified included clear role definitions, goal setting, mutual trust, and expanding mentors’ knowledge base. Barriers to effective mentoring were noted as time constraints, poor communication, negative attitudes, and religious differences. The study concludes that while respondents possess substantial knowledge of mentorship, active engagement in mentoring is essential to fully develop their potential. Therefore, it is recommended that nurse-midwives be encouraged to participate actively in mentoring programs and that institutions implement structured mentorship training to address communication issues and time management. Such initiatives will strengthen mentoring relationships, promote professional development, and improve overall nursing care quality.
Keywords: Barriers, Professional Development, mentor-mentee relationship, mentorship, nurse-midwives
Evaluation of Barriers to the Implementation of Evidence-Based Practice (Ebp) Among Nurses Working At Federal Teaching Hospital Abakaliki (Fetha Ii). (Published)
This research study was designed to evaluate the barriers to the implementation of evidence-based practice among nurses working at Federal Teaching Hospital, Abakaliki, (FETHA II). The objectives of the study were to; ascertain EBP knowledge among nurses; identify their sources of knowledge; ascertain their extent of EBP implementation; and to identify their perceived barriers to reviewing research reports and changing practice on the basis of current best evidence. Four research questions guided the study. Related literature was reviewed and summarized. A descriptive survey method was used in carrying out the study. The study sample consisted of 90 registered nurses selected from a target population of 226, using a stratified random sampling technique. Instrument for data collection was a structured questionnaire. The instrument was validated by the project supervisor and four other health promotion experts in other Nigerian universities. Reliability of the instrument was established by exposing the structured questionnaire twice to a pilot study group of 10 nurses at FETHA 2. Major findings from collected data were analysed using descriptive statistics of frequency, percentages and tables which showed that; nurses face a lot of barriers to using evidence in practice which include; poor knowledge of EBP as a concept, use of intuition and reliance upon past training experience in the delivery of care, time constraint, unsupportive staff and management, lack of authority to change practice, among many others .The following recommendations were made; the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN), should incorporate EBP teachings into the curricula of various nursing training institutions, organising of workshops and seminars on EBP concepts, formation of EBP study clubs, updating libraries and provision of internet access by Nigerian Teaching Hospitals.
Keywords: Barriers, Evidence-Based Practice, Implementation, Nurses