Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing (대한간호학회지)

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Use of Physical Assessment Skills and Education Needs of Advanced Practice Nurses and Nurse Specialists

전문 및 전담 간호사의 신체검진 수행정도 및 심화교육 요구

  • Shin, Hyun-Sook (College of Nursing Science.East-West Nursing Research Institute, KyungHee University) ;
  • Kim, Bog-Ja (Department of Nursing, College of Medicine, University of Ulsan) ;
  • Kang, Hee-Sun (Department of Nursing, Chung-Ang University)
  • 신현숙 (경희대학교 간호과학대학.동서간호학연구소) ;
  • 김복자 (울산대학교 의과대학) ;
  • 강희선 (중앙대학교 간호학과)
  • Published : 2009.10.30
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Abstract

Purpose: The study was done to investigate physical assessment skills used by, and educational needs of, advanced practice nurses (APNs) and nurse specialists in Korea. Methods: A total of 123 APNs and nurse specialists working in five major hospitals in Seoul were surveyed from July 15 to August 20, 2007. Results: Fourteen skills out of 126 items were reported as being performed on a regular basis by participants. The majority of these skills involved general observation. Forty-six skills were rarely used. Some participants showed a lack of confidence in certain assessment skills, such as in doing a rectal or pelvic exam, and the use of some assessment equipment. Over 90% of participants required in-depth education on health assessment provided by specialists or nursing professional organizations. Conclusion: More educational opportunities in physical assessment should be provided including education programs based on the nurses' skill levels and needs. This effort will help to increase confidence of APNs and nurse specialists in physical assessment skills, ultimately resulting in better nursing outcomes.

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