Authors: Yuko Suzuki, Mistuko Harada, Michiko Kibe.
Introduction: In Japan, "PC Advanced Specialized Nurses Training Program" was established in 2015, and "General Practitioner" program in 2017. However, shortage of care workers is exacerbating in the face of superaging society in 2025.
Purpose and Method: We report on the practice of practicum on community health nursing at the clinic of “Family Doctor". In addition, we clarify the current conditions and problems in the primary care (hereafter PC), in particular, nursing education. As a method, three researchers teaching nursing science reviewed the practices and had some speculations based on literature researches and the learning experiences from an inspection trip to Sweden.
Practice Report: Nurses (hereinafter Ns) elicited students’ thoughts and feelings by effective questioning and empowered them to comprehensively interact with subjects.
Results and Discussion: Based on our observations, we speculate that the interaction with PCNs elicited the motivations of students, leading to the understanding of PC. Verification of its effectiveness is a remaining subject. "This is not an Ns basic education system that can cope with super-aging low-birthrate society (Kumagai)." Practicum by PCNs is important.
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