Empowerment Program for School Nurses Supporting Children with Medical Care Needs
Children with Medical Care Needs in Japan
- Children requiring constant medical care in their daily lives
- Medical care refers to things like breathing management using a mechanical ventilator, suctioning, and other medical procedures.
- The number of children with medical care needs is increasing due to advances in treatment technology.
- In 2023, 20,382 Children with medical care needs were reported to be living at their home.
Social Issues Related to Nurses Providing Medical Care at nurseries and Schools in Japan
- Educational support for nurses providing medical care
- Support systems and organizational structures for nurses providing medical care
- Training nurses who can demonstrate leadership in the nursing team.
- Educating nurses who will work as next-generation nursery and school nurses
Our Programs for Nursery and School Nurses and Students
We have developed a new program for nurses and students.
４ programs to meet the needs of the learners to meet the needs of the learners.
- A program for students learning the basics of nursery and school nursing.
- Entry Program for nurses considering working at nursery or school.
- Basic Program specialized in nursery and school nursing for nurses currently working at those institutions.
- Advanced Program for nurses expected to take leadership roles.
We are hoping to contribute to the promotion of an inclusive society through the development of programs for nurses providing support for children with medical care needs.
Funding
・NAGOYA CO-Creation Research FUND (Nagoya City & Nagoya City University)
・Project to Establish Centers for Training Medical Personnel in the Post-Corona Era (MEXT)
