Developing a competence framework for gerontological nursing in China: a two-phase research design including a needs analysis and verification study

• Main Authors: Bea L. Dijkman (Author), Marina Hirjaba (Author), Wenwen Wang (Author), Marjo Palovaara (Author), Marjolein Annen (Author), Merle Varik (Author), Ying'ai Cui (Author), Jing Li (Author), Cornelia van Slochteren (Author), Wang Jihong (Author), Chen Feiteng (Author), Yu Luo (Author), Yudong Chen (Author), Wolter Paans (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2022-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background China faces a serious shortage of competent nurses who can address the healthcare needs of older people in an ageing society. Chinese higher education institutes face serious challenges when it comes to developing new curricula that are capable of educating sufficient numbers of...