Establishment of training program fornurses in the department of orthopedics based on the Miller pyramid competency model

Abstract

Objective To establish a training program of nurses in the department of orthopedics-based on the Miller pyramid competency model. Methods Based on G. Miller's pyramid principle, the training program forspecialized nurses in department of orthopedics was constructed by referring to the training program at home and abroad and Combining withthe characteristics of orthopedics nursing work.We used Delphy Method with questionnaires fortworounds in making a consultation to 21experts and carried out statistical analysis. Results The rate of valid questionnaire was 100%. The authority coefficient of ex-pert consultation was from 0.79 to 1.0, the expert coordination coefficient for all indicators is 0.49/0.37/0.25, respectively. Based on the Miller pyramid model, a training scheme for orthopedic nurses was constructed. It included 4 first level indicators, 11 secondary indicators and, 58 third level indicators. Conclusion The positivecoefficient and authority coefficient of the experts were higher and the results were reliable. The training program of orthopedic nurses is of practical value. Key words: Orthopedics; Specialized nurse; Layered application; Miller’s pyramid principle; Delphi Technique