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Macmillan nurse facilitators: conducting a training needs assessment for district nurses
Annette O'Hara1, Shirley Byron, Deirdre Moriarty
1Greater Glasgow NHS, Primary Care Division, UK.
International Journal of Palliative Nursing
|April 11, 2008
Summary
Macmillan nurse facilitators identified priority palliative care training needs for district nurses using a questionnaire. An education program was developed and delivered based on these identified needs, improving staff education.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Palliative Care
- Healthcare Training
Background:
- District nurses require specialized education in palliative care.
- Macmillan nurse facilitators are key in developing and delivering such programs.
- A structured training needs analysis is essential for effective program development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct a training needs analysis for district nurses regarding palliative care.
- To inform the development of a targeted palliative care education program.
- To evaluate the benefits of a needs-based education program.
Main Methods:
- A questionnaire was developed and distributed to 250 district nursing staff.
- The study targeted district nursing sisters, registered nurses, and auxiliary staff.
- An 85% response rate was achieved, informing program design.
Main Results:
- Priority training issues in palliative care were identified among district nursing staff.
- A tailored education program was developed and delivered based on the analysis.
- The program addressed the specific educational needs identified by the staff.
Conclusions:
- A systematic training needs analysis effectively identifies essential educational requirements for healthcare professionals.
- Developing education programs based on identified needs enhances staff competency in specialized areas like palliative care.
- This approach ensures that training is relevant, targeted, and beneficial for improving patient care.
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