Effective Education Program for Public Health Nursing Managers

Considerations from a Literature Review

Abstract

Objective: The purpose of this study was to consider effective education programs targeting public health nursing managers.

Method: We searched the literature on education programs for public health nursing managers published from 2000 through 2017 using the Ichushi Web, Citation Information by the National Institute of Infomatics, PubMed, and CINAHL Plus with Full Text. We selected 5 articles which described overviews of education, curriculum contents, evaluation method, and effectiveness. We compared 11 articles on education for nursing managers, and considered effective education programs.

Results: Education programs were different, but all education programs used action learning method. It was the same as education for nursing managers, but the educational purpose was not detailed, and inadequate validity measuring instruments were used as evaluation methods compared to education for nursing managers.

Discussion: We found the program using action learning method combined with lecture and group discussion an effective education program. It contains clarification of their problems as public health nursing managers, taking action to solve problems, and engaging in reflective learning. Additionally, we found the program which incorporates mentoring was effective because it promoted reflection. We need to clarify abilities necessary for each job position, then it will be possible to use them for target groups and to verify the effect properly.