Abstract:

Objective To construct standardized and systematic training contents for hospice specialist nurses,so as to provide basis for professional training and assessment in China. Methods The framework of training courses was preliminarily developed on the basis of literature review and interviews. Two rounds of Delphi method were then conducted with 15 hospice nursing experts. According to the experts opinions and suggestions,the training contents of hospice specialist nurses were finally completed. Results The effective response rates of two-round consultation were both 100%.The expert’s authority coefficient was 0.92,and the Kendall’s coordination coefficient of various indicators after two rounds of consultation were 0.250,0.315 and 0.395,respectively.The training contents finally included 6 first-level items,34 second-level items and 81 third-level items. The time for theoretical training,scenario simulation,and clinical practice were 77 hours,56 hours,and 227 hours,respectively with a total number of 360 hours. Conclusion The contents of nursing training course are complete,scientific and reasonable,reliable and authoritative.

Key words: Hospice Care, Inservice Training, Delphi Technique, Specialty nurse