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An importance-performance analysis of geriatric nursing learning needs among Chinese nursing undergraduates: A
Naqin Liu1, Wenxian Xu2, Xinlei Chen1
1School of Nursing, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou 310053, Zhejiang, China.
Aim:
To identify priority learning needs in geriatric nursing by assessing undergraduates' perceptions of proposed course modules.
Design:
A multicenter cross-sectional descriptive study.
Methods:
Between October 16, 2022, and February 28, 2023, nursing undergraduates participated in this study. Importance-performance analysis (IPA) and the Borich needs assessment model (BNAW) were used to identify key improvement areas and prioritize content for geriatric nursing education.
Results:
Based on the IPA analysis, "Geriatric Rehabilitation Nursing" and "Hospice Care" were identified as high-priority courses, rated as important but with low mastery. Key modules needing improvement included "Common Sudden and Unexpected Rescues for the Elderly," "Rehabilitation of Common Chronic Diseases in the Elderly," and "Care for Common Symptoms in Terminally Ill Elderly." In contrast, "Psychogeriatric Nursing" and "Clinical Geriatric Nursing" performed well in both importance and mastery. "Fundamentals of Geriatric Nursing" showed good mastery but lower importance, while "Geriatric Sociology" ranked low in both, suggesting development potential.
Conclusions:
This study highlights the importance, effectiveness, and necessity of six geriatric nursing courses from the learner's perspective, within the context of health, illness, rehabilitation, and end-of-life care, providing a life cycle framework for curriculum development in higher education.
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