간호대학원의 교육운영전략 : 가정전문간호사와 호스피스전문간호사 중심으로

Abstract

Purpose: This study was to develop a cost-effective and efficient curriculum for advanced practice nurse (APN) programs in home health care and hospice.

Method: The process was to: (1) compare and analyze the present curriculum in home health care and hospice programs, (2) identify the needs of 7 expert nurses in home health care and hospice, and (3) develop a common curriculum structure and contents between home health care and hospice specialty courses.

Result: Out of the 10 credits constituting the home health care and hospice specialty courses respectively, 6 credits were identified the common courses, Common content areas included introduction to hospice, communication skills, pain control. symptom control. teaching methods, and agency management.

Conclusion: These results can be utilized in the development of APN programs for home health care and hospice in terms of qualified and cost-effective aspects of education