Peer support experience of new graduated nurses during standardized training period: a qualitative study / 中国实用护理杂志

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Objective:To explore the peer support experience of newly graduated nurses during standardized training period.Methods:Using phenomenological qualitative research methods and purposive sampling, from April to December 2020, 32 new nurses who participated in the standardized training peer support program in the Affiliated Hospital of Yangzhou University were selected. Semi-structured interview was conducted and Claizzi content analysis method was used to analyze the data.Results:Peer support during the standardized training of new graduated nurses could be summarized into four major themes and eleven sub-themes. Theme 1 cognition and attitude (emotional security, adaptive guidance, recognition of the value of peer support, positive intention to support). Theme 2 peer support needs (department-related information needs; knowledge and skills experience needs; emotional communication needs; career growth support needs). Theme 3 peer support experience (adaptive behavior changes, cognitive and emotional changes, differences in perceived expectations of supporters and support effects).Conclusions:During the standardized training, we should attach importance to the important supporting role of peer support for new nurses. By building a peer support platform for new nurses and broadening experience exchange channels, we can enhance the positive experience of peer support, so as to promote the role adaptation and career growth of new nurses.