The Evaluation of Training Program of Nursing Specialty in Family Nursing Practitioner: A study in Boromarajonani College of Nursing Sanpasithiprasong

Abstract

Objective: To evaluate the performance of the 1st training program of nursing specialty in family nursing practitioner provided by Boromarajonani College of Nursing, Sanpasithiprasong

Methods: This study was a project evaluation. The CIPP Evaluation Model was used in the study. CIPP model comprises of 4 factors; context, input, process and product. The sample were family nurse practitioners (n=50), family nurse practitioners’ directors (n=50), family nurse practitioners’ colleagues (n=50), clients (n=50), and curriculum coordinators (n=9). Research tools were pre-post-test, questionnaire, and focus groups. Descriptive statistic and content analysis were used to analyze data..

Results: The study showed that context factors, foundation and rationale, objectives, and program plan of the 1st training program of nursing specialty in family nursing practitioner were appropriated. Input factors; such as lecturer, curriculum coordinators, instructors, materials, time, place, public relations, and budget were appropriated. Process factors; such as planning, program activities and program evaluation were suitable with the curriculum aims. No problems and obstacles were found in program accessibility. Product factors; 1) The aims of the curriculum were achieved 2) the curriculum was in line with primary health care policy 3) Post-test had higher mean scores than pre-test 4) The mean scores of nurse practitioners’ competency ( = 4.48, SD = .50), family nurse practitioners’ directors ( = 4.60, SD =. 62), family nurse practitioners’ colleagues ( = 4.56, SD = .49) and the clients ( = 4.30, SD = .38) was in a good level 5) The curriculum coordinators agreed that further training program should be improved taking all comments from nurse practitioners who attended the previous training program into account.

Conclusion: The result of this study can be beneficial for curriculum coordinators to develop a training program for family nurse practitioner. The training program used in this study increases a special competency for family nurse practitioners being able to practice in a primary medical care service and family health management.