Development of a progressive training program for nurse specialists of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Jiangsu province
Objective:To develop a scientifically,effective,and rational training program for nurse specialists of Traditional Chinese Medicine(TCM)in Jiangsu province,grounded in the theory of learning progression,and to explore a staged training model for TCM specialist nurses.Methods:A preliminary framework for the staged training program of TCM specialist nurses in Jiangsu province was established through semi-structured interviews and literature review.The Delphi method was utilized to conduct two rounds of expert consultations with 20 TCM experts,during which core indicators were identified,refined,and weighted.Results:After two rounds of expert consultations,the training program for TCM specialist nurses in Jiangsu province was established,which includes two stages:professionalization and specialization,with 6 primary indicators,29 secondary indicators,and 84 tertiary indicators covering training objectives,admission criteria,core knowledge points,training methods,training duration,and assessment forms.The response rate for both rounds of consultations was 100%,with an expert authority coefficient of0.925.The coordination coefficients for the tertiary indicators were 0.654,0.250,and 0.879,respectively.Conclusion:The construction of a scientifically validated and effective staged training program for TCM specialist nurses offers valuable insights for the development of a training model for TCM specialist nurses.
Traditional Chinese Medicine nursingnurse specialistslearning progressionscheme constructionDelphi method