Exploration of the elements necessary for the activities of practicing independent health nurses in the field of mental health

2023 Fiscal Year Final Research Report

• Project/Area Number: 19K19739
• Research Category: Grant-in-Aid for Early-Career Scientists
• Allocation Type: Multi-year Fund
• Review Section: Basic Section 58080:Gerontological nursing and community health nursing-related
• Research Institution: Mie University (2022-2023); Gifu Kyoritsu University (2019-2021)
• Principal Investigator: Igura Kazumasa 三重大学, 医学部附属病院, 助教 (60733011)
• Project Period (FY): 2019-04-01 – 2024-03-31
• Keywords: 開業保健師

Outline of Final Research Achievements

The purpose of this study was to delineate the essential elements for the professional endeavors of independent health nurses within the mental health sector.The results of literature review and focus group interviews indicated that the elements of entrepreneurial preparation, business etiquette, and sales are indispensable.
We developed a novel program that incorporated these elements. We then offered this program to health nurses aspiring to start their own ventures.
The results indicated that the participants were able to gain insights in four crucial areas: conducting a self-assessment of their careers in anticipation of starting a business, acquiring entrepreneurial skills and building a professional image, grappling with challenges of establishing a business, and reevaluating their careers trajectories from the perspective of a business owner.Thus, we were able to identify the essential components vital for the operational success of independent health nurses.

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Academic Significance and Societal Importance of the Research Achievements

本研究の成果は、精神保健分野の開業保健師の実践活動に必要な要素の一部を明らかにできたことである。またその過程で、トライアルとして開業保健師の養成プログラムを実際に試行的に実施し、プログラムの評価を実施することができた。開業保健師養成プログラムの受講者からもプログラム内容のフィードバックを得て、保健師が開業する際の学びのプロセスの一部も明らかにすることができた。