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Chinese Journal of Nursing Education ›› 2026, Vol. 23 ›› Issue (5): 634-640.doi: 10.3761/j.issn.1672-9234.2026.05.019

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The application and implications of outcome-based education in nursing curriculum development in China

MA Yuxia1(), MA Chi1, YAN Fanghong1, ZHU Ying1, CAO Jianxun2, ZHANG Hongyan2, HAN Lin2,*()   

  1. 1 School of Nursing, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
    2 Department of Nursing, Gansu Provincial People’s Hospital, Lanzhou 730099, China
  • Received:2025-04-23 Online:2026-05-15 Published:2026-05-14
  • Contact: HAN Lin,E-mail:hanlin@lzu.edu.cn
  • Supported by:
    Research Project of the Branch of Medical Education,Chinese Medical Association and National Center for Advancing Medical Education(2025B169)

Abstract:

Outcome-based education(OBE) is a student-centered educational philosophy that focuses on learning outcomes. It has attracted widespread attention from scholars and has become a key direction in higher education reform. This study reviews the current application status and implementation steps of OBE in nursing education in China,aiming to provide insights for its further promotion across nursing and related disciplines. Findings indicate that while initial progress has been made,challenges remain,such as insufficient implementation depth and underdeveloped evaluation systems. To advance high-quality nursing education,future efforts should focus on enhancing faculty competencies,strengthening students’ learning capacities,and optimizing curriculum design in accordance with the practical context of Chinese nursing education.

Key words: Education,Nursing, Outcome-Based Education, Curriculum Development, Review