Satisfaction and Barriers to Online Learning among Omani Undergraduate Nursing Students: A cross-sectional study
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Objectives: This study aimed to assess Omani nursing students' satisfaction with online learning and perceived barriers that may hinder the seamless integration of online theory courses into the nursing curriculum. Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was administered to nursing students at Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman, in the Spring 2024 semester. The 34-item Distance Education Learning Environment Survey and the 22-item Barriers to Online Learning Scale were used. Descriptive statistics and t-tests/ANOVA examined associations. Results: A total of 155 respondents were included (response rate = 73.1%); most respondents were female (n = 126, 81.3%), aged 18- 22 years (n = 122, 78.7%) and reported high satisfaction (n = 150, 96.8%) with a mean ± standard deviation score of 113.58 ± 24.20. Instructor support and peer interaction scored highest, while active and authentic learning scored lowest. The mean barrier score was 66.90 ± 16.74; e-learning logistics were the most frequent obstacles. Higher barriers were associated with younger age, regular Bachelor of Science in Nursing track and poor internet quality. Conclusion: Enhancing active, authentic learning opportunities and ensuring reliable connectivity may improve online-learning effectiveness and clinical readiness.
Institutions: University of Buraimi, Sultan Qaboos University
Language: English
Topic: Online and Blended Learning
Subfield: Education
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
Funder: Sultan Qaboos University
OpenAlex ID: W4416817486