2016 Volume 25 Issue 2 Pages 12-21
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) training courses for nurses have not yet been established in Japan. However, such courses that use nurses are being considered. We developed and evaluated a nursing CBT course. This qualitative study aimed to improve the course content and investigate the utility of a trial CBT training course. The subjects included 13 nurses; the study was conducted using focus group interviews. A qualitative analysis of the focus group feedback revealed six themes including: 1) repetition learning improves CBT practice; 2) attainment of CBT knowledge relates to learning level; 3) performing task exercises promotes an understanding of CBT; 4) experience of CBT strengthens motivation to practice CBT; 5) the benefit of interactive learning using a narrative style; and 6) the environmental coordination required to support repetition learning. These study findings suggest that a nursing practice CBT training course program needs a structure to support repetition learning, especially about the processes around introducing CBT into practice. We believe this study will contribute to programing CBT training courses for nurses in the future.
