"Two-pronged approach"to construct a new model for progressive training of nursing assistants
Objective To construct a new model for the progressive training of nursing assistants using a"two-pronged approach,"providing references for management departments to formulate training strategies for nursing assistants.Methods Guided by the core competencies of nursing assistants,the Delphi expert consultation method was employed to solicit opinions from 18 experts across 7 provinces to develop the new training model.Results A total of two rounds of consultations were con-ducted,achieving a 100.00%response rate.The experts'authority coefficients were 0.935,and the Kendall harmony coeffi-cients for the two rounds were 0.240 and 0.256(P<0.001),respectively.Ultimately,nursing assistants were categorized into five levels,which include stratified competency standards,training plans,and promotion requirements.Conclusion The new model for the progressive training of nursing assistants is scientifically rigorous and aligns with professional demands.It offers guiding sig-nificance for the training of nursing assistants and can be appropriately adjusted based on the actual situation of hospitals.