RT - Journal Article T1 - Self-Efficacy And Self-Regulated Learning In Clinical Performance Of Nursing Students: A Qualitative Research JF - IJME YR - 2008 JO - IJME VO - 8 IS - 1 UR - http://ijme.mui.ac.ir/article-1-774-en.html SP - 33 EP - 42 K1 - Self-efficacy K1 - Self-regulated learning K1 - Clinical performance K1 - Nursing AB - Introduction: Self-efficacy and self-regulated learning play an important role in applying clinical knowledge and competencies. The aim of this study was to define self-efficacy and self-regulated learning in nursing students' clinical performance during field training. Methods: In a qualitative study, 50 participants were selected through purposive sampling method from Iran, Tehran, and Shahid Beheshti Medical Universities. Then 28 semi-structured and 3 focus group interviews were performed with volunteer nursing students. Data was analyzed using content analysis methods. Results: The definition of self-efficacy and self-regulated learning were categorized in five and three themes, respectively. Self-efficacy in clinical performance based on the viewpoints of participants was equal to acquiring clinical skills, assessing patients, and planning, executing, and evaluating care plans. The experie-nce of self-regulated learning in clinical performance was equivalent to efforts for clinical learning along with self-motivation, and practicing nursing process, as well as for acquiring professional behaviors. Conclusion: Self-efficacy and self-regulated learning affect independent patient care capability and help nursing students to promote their competencies and professional skills in this field. LA eng UL http://ijme.mui.ac.ir/article-1-774-en.html M3 ER -