Predicting Nursing Graduates’ Intention for Continuous Usage of OCP- MALL App: A Benchmark Analysis

Abstract

Introduction: M- learning has become a great source for nurses to up-skill their practice. Many localized asynchronous m-learning apps are emerging to fill the lacunae in nursing education, which require features to trigger and sustain self-regulated e learning behaviour. The present study takes an inventory of the engaging factors of OCP (Oral case Presentation) MALL app that support continued m - learning Method: The OCP -MALL was analysed with three determiners of continued m-learning engaging qualities bench marked by various m- learning theories I. Cognitive Engagement Quality (Perceived Usefulness, perceived Relevance of Learning, User Satisfaction Quality); II. User Satisfaction Quality (M-learning satisfaction, Perceived level of m-learning Anxiety, Ease of M- Learning App usage); Motivational Engagement Quality (Intrinsic Motivation, Extrinsic Motivation and Game Elements) by comparing the pre-and postusers’ feedback. Results: The analysis indicate that all 57 participants considered OCP - MALL as a useful app with English language training for OCP perceived as a felt need. A significant change in the confidence perceived in the use of vocabulary and fluency to present the case. The user perception survey elicited responses showed a satisfaction in using online resources (z=-4.042b, P =< 0.001), e learning support for academic performance (Z = -2.887b, P= < 0.003) and improved interaction during e - learning (Z=-3.729d, P = < 0.001), satisfaction ( z= -3.834b, P = 0.000) and peer interactions (Z= -4.417d, P = 0.000). A consistent everyday progress on OCP learning observed through the administrator’s progress tracker mode indicated a self-determined regulation to learn, a sign of intrinsic motivation.While employing digital gaming elements ‘unlocking levels of learning and assessment’, ‘receiving rewards, score points’ and ‘badges’ enhanced the extrinsic motivational quality of the app. Conclusion:The findings support that OCP - MALL app has the potential engaging qualities to influence the users’ continued learning. It is evident that asynchronous MALL applications that are developed in local regions could effective provide language learning if developed using the continuous learning factors as antecedents. Further, the identified check list of engaging factors could serve as guide post to the nursing educators who are desirous to develop need-based m- learning applications.