Citation

Kim JE, Kim SS. JKPMHN 2018; 170-178.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2018, Taehan Kanho Hakhoe, Chongsin Kanho Hakhoe)

DOI

10.12934/jkpmhn.2018.27.2.170

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

PURPOSE: This study was done to identify and prioritize educational needs for suicide prevention competencies among 212 visiting nurses from 33 public health centers.

METHODS: Data were collected from August to October 2017 through self-administered questionnaires consisting of measures of suicide prevention competencies. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, paired t-test, and Borich's needs assessment model to determine the priority of educational needs.

RESULTS: Visiting nurses reported that enhancing skills in suicide prevention were more significant than improving knowledge. The highest priority need was "utilizing counseling skills." In addition, other educational needs were prioritized as followed by; "a strategic planning approach to suicide prevention", "applying therapeutic communication", "showing empathy", and "using resources in the community." CONCLUSION: The findings suggest that developing intervention programs to enhance counseling and strategic planning skills are needed to improve suicide prevention competencies among visiting nurses.

Language: ko

Keywords

Suicide; Primary prevention; Needs assessment; Educational measurement; Home health nursing