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[Development of gerontological nursing curriculum model].
1College of Nursing, Seoul National University, Chongno-Gu, Korea. msong@snu.ac.kr
Taehan Kanho Hakhoe Chi
|August 18, 2004
Summary
A new gerontological nursing curriculum model was developed to meet Korean societal needs, identifying essential knowledge, attitudes, and skills for nursing graduates. This model provides a framework for specialized gerontological education.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Nursing Education
Context:
- Growing elderly population in Korea necessitates specialized geriatric care.
- Existing nursing curricula may not adequately address the complexities of aging.
Purpose:
- To develop a comprehensive gerontological nursing curriculum model tailored to Korean societal needs.
- To establish consensus on essential gerontological nursing competencies (knowledge, attitudes, skills) for nursing graduates.
Summary:
- A three-round Delphi survey involving gerontological nursing experts identified 32 knowledge, 29 attitude, and 21 skill items.
- The developed curriculum model is structured around a cube with dimensions of functional capacity levels, settings, and nursing practice.
- Specific competencies for gerontological theory and practicum courses were outlined and assigned to either theory or practice.
Impact:
- Provides a foundational framework for enhancing gerontological nursing education in Korea.
- Aims to improve the quality of care for the elderly by equipping nurses with specialized skills.
- Highlights the need for further development and validation of the curriculum model with detailed course outlines and textbooks.