Journal of East-West Nursing Research (동서간호학연구지)

East-west Nursing Research Institute, Kyung Hee University (경희대학교 동서간호학연구소)
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Curriculum Development for Patient Support Teams in Long-term Care Hospitals

요양병원 환자지원팀 역량강화를 위한 교육 과정 개발

  • Shin, Dong-Soo (School of Nursing/Nursing Science Research Center, Hallym University) ;
  • Ga, Hyuk (Incheon Eun-Hye Convalescent Hospital) ;
  • Seo, Dongmin (Division of Social Welfare, Baekseok University) ;
  • Lee, Eun-Young (Seoul & Gangwon Regional Headquarters, National Health Insurance Service) ;
  • Jung, Dukyoo (College of Nursing, Ewha Womans University) ;
  • Lee, Hansol (Technology Research Institute, Smart Health City Lab)
  • 신동수 (한림대학교 간호대학/간호과학연구소) ;
  • 가혁 (인천은혜요양병원 노인의학연구소) ;
  • 서동민 (백석대학교 사회복지학부) ;
  • 이은영 (국민건강보험공단 서울강원지역본부) ;
  • 정덕유 (이화여자대학교 간호대학) ;
  • 이한솔 (스마트건강도시랩)
  • Received : 2025.10.27
  • Accepted : 2025.11.12
  • Published : 2025.11.30
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Abstract

Purpose: This study aimed to develop an educational program designed to strengthen the competencies of patient support teams that facilitate hospital-to-community transitions for patients in long-term care hospitals. Methods: The program was developed through a literature review, analysis of existing curricula, and needs assessments involving patient support team members, family caregivers, and experts. Educational needs were analyzed using the Borich Needs Assessment Model and the Locus for Focus Model. Results: The final curriculum included six core competencies and 27 subjects, consisting of eight common courses and 19 elective courses tailored to each professional category. Conclusion: Patient support teams require education across medical, nursing and social care domains to accurately identify complex patient needs and support safe transitions to community living. Nurses play a key role in addressing addressing the health needs of older adults. Further studies are needed to evaluate educational outcomes and competency improvement following program implementation.

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Acknowledgement

이 논문은 2025년도 교육부 및 강원특별자치도의 재원으로 강원 RISE센터의 지원을 받아 수행된 지역혁신중심 대학지원체계(RISE)의 결과입니다(2025-RISE-10-009).

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