Abstract

ObjectiveTo analyse the current situation of the training of specialists in family and community nursing from the perspective of nurses responsible for teaching units. MethodsExploratory analysis using nominal group technique of the contributions made by representatives of 19 multidisciplinary teaching units in family and community care from 11 Spanish autonomous communities. They categorised and weighted those contributions. ResultsThe emerging categories on the strengths and difficulties encountered related to the tutors, the environment where the training took place, the structure of the teaching unit, the organisation of the teaching and the official programme of the speciality, the external supports and the theoretical training. ConclusionsTraining in Family and Community Nursing is an opportunity to improve primary health care to train in news and necessary but complex skills. Support is required for training to be effective and the specialty and training should be made known. Tutors are a key part of this process.

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