{Reference Type}: Journal Article
{Title}: Current status and needs of in-service training for psychiatric nurses in 24 provinces of China: a cross-sectional survey.
{Author}: Tan X;Pan M;Wan Z;Yang Y;Zhang L;Fang Y;Li X;Shen M;
{Journal}: Front Psychol
{Volume}: 15
{Issue}: 0
{Year}: 2024
{Factor}: 4.232
{DOI}: 10.3389/fpsyg.2024.1376274
{Abstract}: <B>UNASSIGNED: </B>To investigate the current situation and need for post-competence training for psychiatric nurses in China and provide a reference for the development of training programs for psychiatric nurses.<BR><B>UNASSIGNED: </B>A cross-sectional design.<BR><B>UNASSIGNED: </B>A cross-sectional study was conducted from August to October 2023 with 435 psychiatric nurses from 34 hospitals in 24 provinces of mainland China. A self-administered questionnaire was used for data collection. Descriptive statistics, non-parametric tests, and chi-square tests were used for data analysis.<BR><B>UNASSIGNED: </B>The training content for psychiatric nurses is extensive, and the training load is large. Psychiatric nurses have high training demands for first aid knowledge, emergency handling ability, and anti-riot skills. Nurses with different years of experience have different training needs. The training needs of psychiatric nurses in specialized and general hospitals also different.<BR><B>UNASSIGNED: </B>The training status of psychiatric nurses is not consistent with the demand. Managers should combine this with psychiatric nurses' own work needs to develop practical and effective training programs.