Abstract: Objective: To explore the effects of a training program in nurses specialized in pediatric rehabilitation. Methods: From July to September 2021, a total of 78 pediatric rehabilitation nurses participated in the training. The theoretical training (1 month) covered four modules: pediatric rehabilitation knowledge, skills, research, and nursing management and humanistic quality. The clinical practice (1.5 months) focused on 14 specialized skills. Before and after the training, nurse's competency was compared. The scores of theoretical examination, satisfaction with the training, and evaluation of the practice base were analyzed. Results: All nurses successfully completed the training program. After the training, the score of nurse's competencies was higher than that before the training (P<0.001). The total score of theoretical examination was 243.46±8.79. The satisfaction percentage with the training was 91.8%. The score of nurses evaluation on practice base was 97.56±2.59. Conclusion: The training program can improve the rehabilitation ability of nurses and provide backbone for the development of pediatric nursing rehabilitation in China.

Key words: pediatric rehabilitation; nursing; specialty nurses; training