A longitudinal quasi-experiment on the effects of posttraining transfer interventions

A longitudinal quasi experiment tested the effects of a relapse prevention and transfer enhancement posttraining intervention on the self‐efficacy, transfer behavior, and performance of a sample of nurses who attended a two‐day training program on the McGill Model of Nursing. ANCOVA results failed to support the effectiveness of the intervention; in fact, participants in the transfer enhancement condition had the lowest transfer behavior and performance except when it was combined with relapse prevention. However, all trainees showed significant increase in self‐efficacy, behavior, and performance. Results are explained based on training program effectiveness, organizational context, and transfer system. A positive transfer climate and factors in the transfer system likely contributed. Implications discussed include the need to conduct a transfer of training needs analysis (TTNA) and a contingency approach to posttraining transfer interventions.