ABSTRACT
Objective To probe into the proper ratio of doctors and nurses and appropriate nursing programs in community health service. Methods A number of methods were used, including task analysis, use of old handsexperience, sociological survey, and literature review. Results Medical consultation took 1 105 minutes, taking blood pressure took 141.5 minutes, transfusion took 493.5 minutes, intramuscular injection took 44.5 minutes, and drawing blood took 77.5 minutes. According to the above results, the ratio of doctors and nurses was respectively 3.18∶1, 0.94∶1, and 2.02∶1. Also, by analyzing in a comparative way the nursing programs already developed both at home and abroad and taking into consideration the reality, suggestions were put forward as to the kind of nursing program communities ought to start. Conclusion The findings are of referential value to administrative departments of health and medical institutions.