Development and Evaluation of a Preceptor Education Program Based on the One-Minute Preceptor Model: Participatory Action Research

Abstract

This participatory action research study was conducted to confirm the implementation process and effect of developing and applying a preceptor education program based on the One-Minute Preceptor Model to foster the competence of preceptor clinical nurses. The study was conducted for eight weeks from March 2020 on 30 preceptor nurses in South Korea. Nursing standards were developed for two weeks and six cycles (comprising four stages) were performed. Data collection was integrated using both quantitative and qualitative approaches. For quantitative data, the Clinical Core Competency of Preceptor (CCCP) and General Communication Competence Scale (GICC-15) results were collected from preceptor nurses through questionnaires. Reflection journals of nurses’ experiences were also analyzed through content analysis and frequency of keywords using WordClouds. There was no significant change in CCCP or GICC-15 results among preceptor nurses. However, nurses’ experiences were associated with the growth and development of competencies such as evidence-based practice, quality feedback, and self-reflection. The program was effective in developing nurse competencies. Therefore, it is necessary to encourage One-Minute Preceptor Model activities among preceptors through an action research approach and to actively support research and practice in clinical settings, as well as to provide organizational and systematic support.

Development and Preliminary Evaluation of the Effects of a Preceptor Reflective Practice Program: A Mixed-Method Research

“…In addition, preceptor nurses often take on the role of preceptors before acquiring the required competency level [ 7 ]. Preceptor nurses feel burdened and stressed in the atmosphere of a nursing organization that appoints the preceptor responsible for all the tasks and responsibilities related to the job of a new nurse [ 8 ] and, thus, tend to avoid the role of the preceptor [ 9 ]. In addition to other healthcare workers, preceptor nurses are the first to encounter new nurses, but because of the lack of clinical experience of new nurses, negative communication, such as reprimands, irritation, neglect, and authoritative teaching methods, are common among preceptor nurses [ 10 ].…”

“…In a literature review study on occupational stress and mental health intervention programs [ 27 ], it was reported that domestic studies were predominantly biased on the prevention and support of new nurse turnover and that there were few studies on tenured nurses. As for intervention research for preceptor nurses, an action study developed a preceptor education program based on the one-minute preceptorship model [ 9 ], and it suggested the development of a program for the emotional management of preceptor nurses. Therefore, by developing and applying a reflective practice program for preceptor nurses who experience various stressful situations, we intend to examine the preliminary effect on reducing work burden and shifting emotions in a positive direction.…”

Exploring the Roles and Outcomes of Nurse Educators in Hospitals: A Scoping Review

“…문헌 선정기준은 2000년에서 2022년 6월까지 31,32]으로 양적 연구가 6편(75.0%) [25][26][27][28][29], 혼합연구 2편 (25.0%) [31,32]으로 나타났다(Table 1).…”

“…연구대상은 신규간호사를 대상으로 한 연구가 3편(37.5%) [25,26,28], 일반간호사를 대상으로 한 연구가 2편(25.0%) [27,30], 프리셉터를 대상으로 한 연구 1편(12.5%) [32], 교육전 담간호사를 대상으로 한 연구가 1편(12.5%) [31]이었으며, 프리 셉터와 일반간호사를 대상으로 한 연구가 1편 [29]이었다(Table 1). 즉 학습자를 대상으로 한 연구가 5편, 교수자인 교육전담간호 사와 프리셉터를 대상으로 한 논문이 2편, 학습자와 교수자를 모 두 포함한 논문이 1편으로, 교육대상자를 연구한 논문이 대다수 를 차지했으며, 그 중에서도 신규간호사를 대상으로 한 연구가 가장 많았다.…”

“…연구가 진행된 기관의 유형을 살펴보면, 상급종합병원에서 진 행한 연구가 5편(62.5%) [26][27][28][29]32]이었으며, 종합병원에서 진 행한 연구가 2편(25.0%) [25,30], 종합병원과 상급종합병원 모두 에서 진행한 연구가 1편(12.5%) [31]으로 나타나 상대적으로 병 원규모가 큰 상급종합병원에서 이루어진 연구의 비율이 높았다 (Table 1).…”