INTERPRETIVE STRUCTURAL MODEL FOR ASSESSING CONTINUING EDUCATION NEEDS OF NURSING HOME ADMINISTRATORS (KANSAS).
Contributors: Kansas State University.
Published: 1985
Number of pages: 136
Subjects: Education, Adult and Continuing.
Description: This study sought to determine the personal characteristics of nursing home administrators and to establish their need for management continuing education programs. Management continuing education programs are considered non-credit seminars, short courses and workshops offered by various organizations to assist the nursing home administrator.

A sample of nursing home administrators was selected at random from Kansas to participate in an interview to determine their demographic characteristics, views toward basic management competencies, and preferences for management continuing educational programs.

A survey of literature pertaining to the characteristics of nursing home administrators was completed. Previous studies of management continuing educational needs of these groups were also reviewed, as well as, research concerning the management competencies determined to be significant by nursing home administrators.

A 79 question survey instrument was developed to investigate demographic characteristics, management continuing education participation, financial planning competency, accounting procedures competency, management skills competency, marketing skills competency, and the desired management continuing education environment. The instrument was tested utilizing the Student t formula for small samples. The result was a 95% reliability factor. All interviews were conducted at the respective nursing home during regular business hours. In addition to the data collected through the survey, the researcher was able to observe the operations of the homes and to gain insight into the aspirations and problems of the administrators.

Data obtained from the survey questions was statistically evaluated utilizing comparison of means, frequency distribution, crosstabulation, Chi Square test for contingency tables, and analysis of variance. The SPSSX computer software package was used for the analysis.

The study determined that the characteristics of Kansas nursing home administrators were similar to those profiled by other studies, and their preferences for management continuing education programs closely resembled those currently offered by involved organizations. The administrators considered competencies in finance and accounting more significant than competencies in management and marketing. It was also noted that there is a need for a close relationship between the academic and small business communities.
Notes: Source: Dissertation Abstracts International, Volume: 47-02, Section: A, page: 0386.

Thesis (PH.D.)--KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY, 1985.

School code: 0100.