Chinese Journal of Medical Education ›› 2021, Vol. 41 ›› Issue (8): 725-728.DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn115259-20201221-01745

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The development of hospice nurses training system based on the competency improvement needs

Ma Lili, Guo Qiaohong, Xi Lanxin, Chen Zhiqian   

  1. Department of Nursing Humanities, School of Nursing, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, China
  • Received:2020-12-21 Published:2021-08-04
  • Contact: Guo Qiaohong, Email: qguo@ccmu.edu.cn, Tel: 0086-10-83916503
  • Supported by:
    Chinese Medical Association Medical Education Branch and China Association of Higher Education Medical Education Specialized Committee 2018 Medical Education Research Project(2018B-N17003); National Natural Science Foundation of China(81803102)

Abstract: Objective To explore the current situation of hospice nurse training system and propose recommendations for improvement for nurses' capacity improvement. Methods This is a descriptive qualitative study. Face to face semi-structured interviews were performed with 13 hospice nurses working on hospice care ward from four teaching hospitals in Beijing, China. Data were analyzed using thematic analysis. Results Three weaknesses in the existing training system were identified: lack of hierarchy in training system, lack of specialty in training content, and disconnection between training contents and clinical needs. Future training was suggested to focus on death education for the public, psycho-social-spiritual care for patients and their families, conversation on death and dying, family support, and stress management and self-care among nurses. The recommended instructional methods included online and offline training, learner-centered methods such as simulation, experiential teaching, case analysis and group discussion. Conclusions It is necessary to strengthen the skill training of death education, humanistic and self-regulation. The training mode should be strengthened by online and offline teaching, adopt more learner-centered teaching methods such as scenario simulation.

Key words: Competency improvement, Hospice nurse, Training system, Qualitative research

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