Survey of epilepsy nurse training base construction needs across 29 Chinese provinces
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Key Takeaway
Consider using high-consensus indicators for epilepsy nurse training base construction in China.
A cross-sectional survey was conducted across 269 medical institutions with epilepsy centers in 29 provinces in China to identify construction needs indicators for establishing epilepsy nurse training bases. The study involved 356 valid questionnaires submitted by these institutions. No comparator group was utilized, and the primary outcome focused on consensus regarding specific infrastructure and training requirements.
Main results indicated strong consensus among respondents on several key indicators. Specifically, 99.16% of respondents agreed on stringent faculty requirements, followed by 97.47% for adequate clinical infrastructure. Consensus was also high for epilepsy center accreditation (95.23%), comprehensive training systems (94.66%), and establishment within tertiary general hospitals (93.82%). However, differences in training willingness were observed across epilepsy centers of different tiers.
Safety and tolerability data were not reported in this survey, as adverse events are not applicable to this observational assessment. Key limitations include the cross-sectional design, which precludes causal conclusions, and the reliance on self-reported consensus from a specific geographic region. The study did not report funding sources or potential conflicts of interest.
The practice relevance of this study lies in providing a clear roadmap for advancing specialized and standardized epilepsy nursing in China. While the high consensus rates suggest broad agreement on necessary standards, clinicians should note that these indicators were derived from a survey of needs rather than an intervention trial. These insights may offer valuable perspectives for establishing specialized nurse training systems globally, provided local contexts are considered.
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ObjectiveTo investigate the construction needs indicators necessary for establishing epilepsy nurse training bases in China, provide evidence-based support for developing a standardized training base, and offer a reference for similar healthcare settings globally.MethodsFrom November 2024 to January 2025, a cross-sectional survey design was employed, with questionnaires administered via convenience sampling at 269 medical institutions with epilepsy centers across 29 provinces in China. The questionnaire covered aspects such as the qualifications, facilities, faculty, management, and influence of training bases. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS 25.0, with categorical data reported as frequencies and percentages.ResultsThis study achieved a high response rate (98.61%), collecting 356 valid questionnaires from 269 epilepsy centers across 29 provinces in China. Development needs included: epilepsy center accreditation (95.23% consensus), establishment within tertiary general hospitals (93.82%), comprehensive training systems (94.66%), stringent faculty requirements (99.16%) emphasizing teaching capabilities, and adequate clinical infrastructure (97.47%) requiring basic monitoring equipment. Differences in training willingness were observed across epilepsy centers of different tiers.ConclusionThis study systematically identified the multidimensional construction needs indicators for establishing specialized epilepsy nurse training bases in China. These elements collectively form a comprehensive framework encompassing hardware infrastructure, core teaching components, institutional safeguards, and social responsibility. This framework not only provides a clear roadmap for advancing specialized and standardized epilepsy nursing in China but also offers valuable insights for establishing specialized nurse training systems globally—particularly in regions with uneven healthcare resource development—through its modular design.
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