Preceptors’ experience on their support and training at the pediatric and adolescent clinic- Turku university hospital
Lifländer, Martiina; Ylinen, Sofia (2023)
Lifländer, Martiina
Ylinen, Sofia
2023
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2023120835285
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To address the global nursing shortage and increased healthcare demands due to an aging population, organizations are facing heightened competition for skilled healthcare personnel.
Current literature indicates that well-structured preceptorship can improve job satisfaction, reduce turnover rates, and enhance professional development and efficiency in healthcare workers. Prior studies highlight the need for support and training for preceptors. The aim of this thesis is to investigate the current training and support practices for preceptors within the VARHA Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, assess the preceptors' perceptions of their adequacy, and identify their expected needs. A descriptive quantitative survey was conducted, inviting all clinic healthcare staff with precepting experience to participate in an online In the Webropol questionnaire, 21% (n=72) of the healthcare staff participated. Most of the respondents viewed precepting as an important part of their work and felt that they benefited from it. However, many were unaware of existing training programs and expressed a desire for more training in their preceptor role. They also felt undersupported, particularly desiring more involvement and resource allocation from supervisors. The current precepting relies on dedicated preceptors and the existing orientation plans, but concerns include inadequate training, limited supervisor support, and insufficient time for effective precepting all of which need addressing to ensure high-quality patient care amid nursing shortages.
Current literature indicates that well-structured preceptorship can improve job satisfaction, reduce turnover rates, and enhance professional development and efficiency in healthcare workers. Prior studies highlight the need for support and training for preceptors. The aim of this thesis is to investigate the current training and support practices for preceptors within the VARHA Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, assess the preceptors' perceptions of their adequacy, and identify their expected needs. A descriptive quantitative survey was conducted, inviting all clinic healthcare staff with precepting experience to participate in an online In the Webropol questionnaire, 21% (n=72) of the healthcare staff participated. Most of the respondents viewed precepting as an important part of their work and felt that they benefited from it. However, many were unaware of existing training programs and expressed a desire for more training in their preceptor role. They also felt undersupported, particularly desiring more involvement and resource allocation from supervisors. The current precepting relies on dedicated preceptors and the existing orientation plans, but concerns include inadequate training, limited supervisor support, and insufficient time for effective precepting all of which need addressing to ensure high-quality patient care amid nursing shortages.