Abstract:

In response to the growing demand for elderly care professionals and educational transformation amid accelerated population aging，this study systematically reconstructed the Geriatric Nursing curriculum guided by the Outcome-Based Education（OBE） concept. The curriculum development was grounded in the utilization of regional resources in Shanghai，leveraged institutional research strengths，and was meticulously aligned with the contemporary objectives for cultivating nursing talent. Adhering to the student-centered approach and the principle of continuous quality improvement，we constructed a comprehensive course framework. This framework is characterized by a core competency-oriented approach，supported by diverse teaching models，and implemented through a collaborative education pathway involving the university，enterprises，and institutions. Two years of teaching practice yielded significant outcomes：student satisfaction with the course reached 98%，and a marked enhancement in students’ practical and innovative capabilities was observed，evidenced by eight awards in various competitions for course-related achievements—a notable improvement compared to the absence of such high-level outputs prior to the reform. Furthermore，the course received an excellence rating of 83.3% in internal teaching evaluations at both the university and departmental levels. Consequently，the course has been designated as a Naval High-Quality Course Cultivation Project and recognized as a Shanghai First-Class Undergraduate Course. This reform initiative provides a transferable paradigm for the systematic optimization of Geriatric Nursing and related curricula.

Key words: Geriatric Nursing, Outcomes-Based Education, Curriculum Reconstruction, School-Enterprise Collaboration