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Figure 1

Conceptual framework of preliminary evaluation tool of continuing education.

Table 1

Communality and Factor Loading of Exploratory Factor Analysis

Table 2

Evaluation Measurement of Final Program

HN=Head nurse.

Figure & Data

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