2024 Volume 13 Issue 3 Pages 205-214
Objective: The purpose of this survey was to establish the content and needs of training programs for preceptor public health nurses.
Methods: A nationwide, anonymous, self-administered questionnaire survey was conducted among public health nurses in supervisory or training positions in prefectural governments, cities with public health centers, and special wards.
Results: In total, 66 valid responses (44.0%) were collected. Training programs for preceptor public health nurses were provided in 38 municipalities (57.6%) but not in 28 municipalities (42.4%); 98.5% of all respondents answered that training was necessary. The contents of training programs should include the image of public health nurses desired by the organization and the sharing of experiences among preceptor public health nurses. Issues regarding implementation included unclear positioning of training and the lack of human resource development policies.
Discussion: Training programs for preceptor public health nurses were recognized as necessary by many local governments. In implementing training programs, it has been suggested that important measures include positioning the preceptor training program in the training systems of local governments, creating a system wherein workplaces work together to develop human resources, and developing an evidence-based, user-friendly training program.
