Professional experiences with journal club implementation in postgraduate nursing: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Postgraduate education is embracing journal clubs (JCs), which provide a platform for members to critically evaluate research articles and extract evidence-based nursing practice. The implementation of JCs by postgraduate nurses, especially in varied educational contexts such as Egypt, remains underexplored. This study aimed to explore and gain valuable insights into the professional experiences of implementing JCs among postgraduate nursing students in Egypt.

Methods

A qualitative study utilizing focus group discussions (FGDs) was conducted with 42 postgraduate nursing students between September and December 2024. The participants were selected through purposive sampling. The inductive thematic analysis revealed several key themes.

Results

The study identi

SUBMITTER: Mohamed RA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12424205 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature