ABSTRACT
Objective To evaluate the effects of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) nursing training based on Kirkpatrick's model relying on TCM hospitals.Methods Totally 77 clinical nurses from 50 medical institutions in Hangzhou were enrolled for TCM training.The four levels of Kirkpatrick's model including reaction,learning,behavior and results were applied for the evaluation together with questionnaires,paper-based exams,scene simulation method and semi-structured interviews.Results Nurses' attendance was over 85％,and average score of training satisfaction was 96.32±5.91 which lied between highly satisfied and very satisfied.TCM knowledge and skills were higher after training(P＜0.05).The scores of self-evaluation and peer evaluation were higher after training(P＜0.05).The numbers of projectsand personnel to practice TCM in the department or outpatient clinic were higher after training (P＜0.05).The patient satisfaction was over 82％.The themes of training benefits among nurses were reaching the expected values,growth and harvest,and expectation of continuous learning.Conclusion Using Kirkpatrick's model as the evaluation tool can evaluate the effects of TCM nursing training relying on TCM hospitals in a comprehensive and long-term manner,and improve the quality of training.