Developing a competence framework for gerontological nursing in China: a two-phase research design including a needs analysis and verification study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

China faces a serious shortage of competent nurses who can address the healthcare needs of older people in an ageing society. Chinese higher education institutes face serious challenges when it comes to developing new curricula that are capable of educating sufficient numbers of competent gerontological nurses. Therefore, the aim of this research study was to identify and verify competencies for gerontological nurses in China that are needed to provide nursing care for the growing number of older people in all care settings. This study takes into account the possible opportunities that trends and developments may offer in the near future.

Methods

In this study, a two-phase research design was used. The first phase concerned needs analysis, including a situational

SUBMITTER: Dijkman BL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9597998 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature