Abstract:

Objective To explore preliminary application effectiveness of a home maternal and infant care training program for community nurses. Methods On the basis of literature review and expert discussion，a preliminary draft of the program was formulated. From January 2024 to March 2024，16 experts were selected as consultation participants by convenience sampling，and two rounds of expert consultation were conducted to finalize the program. In June 2024，the program was pilot-tested with 31 community nurses attending a training course at a tertiary Grade A obstetrics and gynecology hospital. The scores of the Online Nurse Core Competency Assessment Questionnaire and General Self-Efficacy Scale of community nurses were measured before and after the training. Participants’ satisfaction with the training was also surveyed. Results After the training，the 31 community nurses showed significant increases in both core competency and general self-efficacy scores compared to pre-training levels（P<0.05）. The overall training satisfaction score was（4.84±0.45）. Conclusion The developed program has certain scientificity and practicality. Its application is conducive to improving the core competence in providing internet-plus nursing services and self-efficacy of community nurses，with a high level of participant satisfaction.

Key words: Internet Plus Nursing Services, Maternal and Infant Care, Core Competency, Community Nurses, Training Programs