A qualitative study on the working status of outpatient nurses in general practice departments in general hospitals in Beijing
10.3760/cma.j.cn114798-20220614-00630
- VernacularTitle:北京市综合医院全科医学科门诊护士执业现状的质性研究
- Author:
Xue JIN
1
;
Zihan PAN
;
Shuxiao HOU
;
Hui PANG
;
Jianxin ZHANG
;
Chunhua CHI
Author Information
1. 北京大学第一医院全科医学科，北京100034
- Keywords:
General hospital;
General practice nurse;
Working status;
Qualitative study
- From:
Chinese Journal of General Practitioners
2022;21(12):1138-1143
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective:To survey the working status of outpatient nurses in general practice departments of general hospitals.Methods:From March to April 2021, personal in-depth interviews were conducted with outpatient nurses from general practice residency training bases in Beijing. The thematic framework analysis method was used to analyze the interview data and refine the themes.Results:Fourteen nurses working in general practice outpatient clinics were interviewed in this study. Four themes were extracted from the interview data: (1) inadequate staffing of full-time outpatient nurses in general practice departments of comprehensive hospitals; (2) unclear job functions for outpatient nurses in general practice departments; (3) no standardized patient health education in the department; (4) no relevant training received systematically.Conclusion:General practice departments in general hospitals should setup full-time general practice nurse positions, clarify the job responsibilities, strengthen the relevant training and enhance core competency for nurses working in general practice department.
