A Study of Nursing Education During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Adapting to Crisis

Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the critical role of medical professionals worldwide, placing unprecedented demands on medical education systems, particularly in densely populated regions like Henan Province, China. This conceptual paper explores the determinants of learning effectiveness through the lens of learning motivation among medical students in public universities in Henan Province. Drawing from a comprehensive review of existing literature, this study proposes a theoretical framework that highlights the significant influence of family and personal factors on students' learning motivation and, consequently, their learning effectiveness. By excluding school-related factors, the paper focuses on the nuances of how parental relationships, material satisfaction, parental education, students' perception of learning, self-confidence, and choice of learning tasks shape the motivational landscape for medical students. Furthermore, the paper discusses the mediating role of intrinsic and extrinsic motivations in linking these determinants to learning outcomes. The context of public medical education in Henan Province, with its unique challenges and opportunities, provides a backdrop for this exploration, emphasizing the need for educational strategies that are sensitive to the socio-cultural and economic realities of the region. The paper concludes with implications for practice, recommending targeted interventions to foster an environment conducive to enhancing motivation and learning effectiveness among medical students. Future research directions are suggested, including the empirical testing of the proposed framework and the exploration of school factors' roles in a comprehensive model of learning motivation.