Evaluating an Online Learning Platform for End-of-Life Care Volunteers: A Pre–Post Intervention Study

IF 2.1 4区社会学 Q1 SOCIAL WORK

Research on Social Work Practice Pub Date : 2026-05-26 DOI:10.1177/10497315261455352

Zhuyun Lin, Vivian W.Q. Lou

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Abstract

Purpose: This study investigates the potential effectiveness of an end-of-life care volunteer online self-learning platform and factors influencing volunteers’ satisfaction. Method: Participants completed an online questionnaire before and after the training modules; 173 of the 274 initial respondents completed the post-training assessment. We used a paired samples t -test to assess the potential effectiveness of the online learning intervention and employed partial least squares structural equation modelling to examine associations between the predictors and online learning satisfaction. Results: Findings revealed a significant improvement in learning scores post-training. Key factors associated with online learning satisfaction included perceived usefulness, course quality, and learning flexibility. The study underscores the importance of tailored content and flexible schedules in enhancing end-of-life care volunteer training. Discussion: The findings validate the Technology Acceptance Model integrated with the User Satisfaction Model, highlighting the critical role of perceived usefulness, course quality, and flexibility in achieving online learning satisfaction.

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评估临终关怀志愿者在线学习平台：干预前和干预后研究

目的：本研究探讨临终关怀志愿者在线自学平台的潜在有效性及影响志愿者满意度的因素。方法：学员在培训前后分别完成在线问卷调查；274名初步答复者中有173人完成了培训后评估。我们使用配对样本t检验来评估在线学习干预的潜在有效性，并使用偏最小二乘结构方程模型来检验预测因子与在线学习满意度之间的关联。结果：训练后的学习成绩有显著提高。与在线学习满意度相关的关键因素包括感知有用性、课程质量和学习灵活性。该研究强调了量身定制的内容和灵活的时间安排对加强临终关怀志愿者培训的重要性。讨论：研究结果验证了技术接受模型与用户满意度模型的集成，突出了感知有用性、课程质量和灵活性在实现在线学习满意度方面的关键作用。

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Research on Social Work Practice SOCIAL WORK-

CiteScore

3.50

自引率

11.10%

发文量

105

期刊介绍： Research on Social Work Practice, sponsored by the Society for Social Work and Research, is a disciplinary journal devoted to the publication of empirical research concerning the methods and outcomes of social work practice. Social work practice is broadly interpreted to refer to the application of intentionally designed social work intervention programs to problems of societal and/or interpersonal importance, including behavior analysis or psychotherapy involving individuals; case management; practice involving couples, families, and small groups; community practice education; and the development, implementation, and evaluation of social policies.