J Korean Acad Psychiatr Ment Health Nurs.  2018 Jun;27(2):170-178. 10.12934/jkpmhn.2018.27.2.170.

Educational Needs for Suicide Prevention Competencies among Visiting Nurses

• Kim JE
• Kim SS

• KMID: 2415250
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.12934/jkpmhn.2018.27.2.170

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.

Keyword

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

MeSH Terms

Counseling
Educational Measurement
Home Health Nursing
Needs Assessment
Nurses, Community Health*
Primary Prevention
Public Health
Suicide*

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  Figure 1 Borich's needs assessment.

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