Community health assessment of needs and continuous empowerment (CHANCE): a quantitative cross-sectional survey targeting primary health care nurses in Lebanon.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Primary Health Care (PHC) is the cornerstone of any healthcare system, with nurses forming the largest workforce involved in care. This study aimed to assess the current use of core competencies among community-based nurses, identify their learning needs, and assess factors associated with training needs within PHC centers.

Methods

A quantitative cross-sectional survey design was used, targeting community health nurses working within primary healthcare centers. Data were collected using a survey instrument adapted from the Canadian Community Health Nurses' Standards of Practice and informed by a validated tool, then piloted for clarity in the Lebanese context. Data were collected between September and November 2018. Mean, standard deviation (SD), frequency, and pe

SUBMITTER: Honein-AbouHaidar G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11656780 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature