Journal of Korean Public Health Nursing (한국보건간호학회지)

Korean Society of public Health Nursing (한국보건간호학회)
권호 표지
DOI QR코드

DOI QR Code

The Current Issues of Nursing Education in Cambodia

캄보디아의 간호교육 현황 및 이슈

  • Cho, Myong Sun (Cambodia Office, Korea International Cooperation Agency, Division of Nursing, Ewha Womans University) ;
  • Yang, Sook Ja (College of Nursing, Ewha Womans University)
  • 조명선 (한국국제협력단 캄보디아사무소, 이화여자대학교 간호학과) ;
  • 양숙자 (이화여자대학교 간호학과)
  • Received : 2016.05.31
  • Accepted : 2016.08.23
  • Published : 2016.08.31
Download PDF
⟨ Previous Next ⟩

Abstract

Purpose: This study was to identify the current issues and challenges of the nursing education program in Cambodia and to suggest recommendations to improve it. Methods: The World Health Organization Global Standards for the Initial Education of Nurses and Midwives were used as the analytic framework. Data were collected through a critical, constructive analysis of the literature, as well as observation with stakeholders in the area. Results: Cambodia experienced a shortage of nurses based on the demands of nurses. Moreover, the lack of institutional capacity, out dated and rudimentary nursing curriculum, under qualified nursing faculty, overcrowded classrooms, and lack of fundamental education materials and equipment for nursing education hampered the maintenance and improvement of the quality of pre-service nursing education in Cambodia. Conclusion: Strengthening the nursing educational resources and infrastructures, along with proper retention and enhancement of the faculty's capacity, clinical mentorship, and sustainable management of the nursing curriculum were recommended. Integrating the nursing theory and process into clinical practice and using strategic partnerships, would improve the quality and quantity of nursing education in Cambodia. There needs to be a synergistic relationship between nursing education and training relevant to the nursing care to meet the needs of the Cambodian population.

Keywords

References

  1. Aiken, L. H., Clark, S. P., Cheung, R. B., Slone, D. M., & Silber, J. H. (2003). Educational levels of hospital nurses and surgical patient mortality. Journal of the American Medical Association, 290, 1617-1623. http://dx.doi.org/10.1001/jama.290.12.1617.
  2. Baek, H. C. (2013). Implementing home visiting simulation for nursing students. Journal of Korean Public Health Nursing, 27(1), 40-49. https://doi.org/10.5932/JKPHN.2013.27.1.40
  3. Bell, S. A., Rominski, S., Bam, V., Donkor, E., & Lori, J. (2013). Analysis of nursing education in Ghana: Priorities for scaling-up the nursing workforce. Nursing and Health Sciences, 15, 244-249. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/nhs.12026.
  4. Berland, A., Richards, J., & Lund, K. D. (2010). A Canada-Bangladesh partnership for nurse education: case study. International Nursing Review, 57, 352-358. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1466-7657.2010.00813.x.
  5. Benton, D. (2015). Keeping pace with an ever-changing world: a policy imperative. Journal of Nursing Regulation. 6(1), 20-24. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S2155-8256(15)30005-3
  6. Campbell, J., Dussault, G., Buchan, J., Pozo-Martin, F., Guerra Arias, M., Leone, C., Siyam, A., & Cometto, G. (2013). A universal truth: no health without a workforce. Proceedings of the third global forum on human resources for health: Global Health Workforce and World Health Organization, Geneva.
  7. Council for the Development of Cambodia. (2014). Development cooperation trends in Cambodia. Phnom Penh: Royal Government of Cambodia.
  8. Fujita, N., Zwi, A. B., Nagai, M., & Akashi, H. (2011). A comprehensive framework for human resources for health system development in fragile and post-conflict states. PLoS Medicine, 8(12), e1001146. http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pmed.1001146
  9. Griscti, O. & Jacono, J. (2006). Effectiveness of continues education programmes in nursing: Literature review. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 55, 449-456. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2648.2006.03940.x
  10. Joint Prakas on Implementing National Curriculum of Associate Degree in Nursing, No. 272 (2007).
  11. Joo, G. E. & Sohng, K.Y. (2014). Development of nursing competence scale for graduating nursing students. Journal of Korean Public Health Nursing, 28(3), 590-604. https://doi.org/10.5932/JKPHN.2014.28.3.590
  12. Kanchanachitra, C., Lindelow, M., Johnston, T., Hanvoravongchai, P., Lorenzo, F. M., Huong, N. L., Wilopo, S. A., & dela Rosa, J. F. (2011). Human resources for health in southeast Asia: Shortages, distributional challenges, and international trade in health services. Lancet, 377(9767), 769-781. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(10)62035-1
  13. Ministry of Health (2011). A Mid-term review of the health workforce development plan 2006-2015. Phnom Penh: Royal Government of Cambodia.
  14. Ministry of Health (2012). Survey on nursing education in the public sector and nursing services at sites for clinical practice in Cambodia. Phnom Penh: Ministry of Health, Japan International Cooperation Agency.
  15. Ministry of Health (2013). Health sector progress in 2012. Phnom Penh: Royal Government of Cambodia.
  16. Prakas on Implementation of Primary Nursing and Primary Midwifery Curriculum, No. 509 (2005).
  17. Prakas on Organization and Functioning of Regional Training Center, No. 311 (2003).
  18. Prakas on the Role and Responsibilities of Nurses, No. 022 ABS-MP (2003).
  19. Purssell, E. (2014). Shingles vaccination: Background and advice for community nurses. British Journal of Community Nursing, 19(9), 442-446. http://dx.doi.org/10.12968/bjcn.2014.19.9.442.
  20. Royal Decree on Accreditation of Higher Education, NS/RKT/0303/129 (2003).
  21. Royal Decree on Establishing Cambodian Nursing Council, No. NS/RKT/0807/373 (2007).
  22. Sub Decree on Health Education, No.21 ANK (2007).
  23. Sub Decree on Organizing and Functioning of Ministry of Health, No. 67 ANKr. MK (1997).
  24. Sakurai-Doi, Y., Mochizuki, N., Phuong, K., Sung, C., Visoth, P., Sriv, B., Amara, S. R., Murakami, H., Komagata, T., & Fujita, N. (2014). Who provides nursing services in Cambodian hospitals?. International Journal of Nursing Practice, 20(Suppl 1). 39-46. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ijn.12249.
  25. So, A. Y., De Gagne, J. C., & Oh, J. N. (2015). Factors on healthcare utilization by Asian immigrants in the United States. Journal of Korean Public Health Nursing, 29(1), 53-66. https://doi.org/10.5932/JKPHN.2015.29.1.53
  26. World Health Organization (2009). Global standards for the initial education of professional nurses and midwives. Geneva, Switzerland: World Health Organization.
  27. World Health Organization (2010). Strategic Directions for Strengthening Nursing and Midwifery Services 2011-2015. Geneva, Switzerland: World Health Organization.
  28. World Health Organization.(2016). Global health observatory data repository. Retrieved June. 25, 2016, from http://www.who.int
  29. World Health Organization Western Pacific Regional Office (2013). Western Pacific region Nursing and Midwifery databank. Retrieved October. 12, 2013, from http://www.wpro.who.int
  30. Yu, F. (2008). The expatriate experience: Teaching nursing across eastern and western cultures. Journal of Nursing Scholarship, 40, 184-186. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1547-5069.2008.00224.x