China’s epilepsy nurse training bases: construction needs indicators from a survey of 269 medical institutions

Objective: To investigate the construction needs indicators necessary for establishing epilepsy nurse training bases in China, provide evidence-based support for developing a standardized training base, and offer a reference for similar healthcare settings globally. Methods: From November 2024 to January 2025, a cross-sectional survey design was employed, with questionnaires administered via convenience sampling at 269 medical institutions with epilepsy centers across 29 provinces in China. The questionnaire covered aspects such as the qualifications, facilities, faculty, management, and influence of training bases. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS 25.0, with categorical data reported as frequencies and percentages. Results: This study achieved a high response rate (98.61%), collecting 356 valid questionnaires from 269 epilepsy centers across 29 provinces in China. Development needs included: epilepsy center accreditation (95.23% consensus), establishment within tertiary general hospitals (93.82%), comprehensive training systems (94.66%), stringent faculty requirements (99.16%) emphasizing teaching capabilities, and adequate clinical infrastructure (97.47%) requiring basic monitoring equipment. Differences in training willingness were observed across epilepsy centers of different tiers. Conclusion: This study systematically identified the multidimensional construction needs indicators for establishing specialized epilepsy nurse training bases in China. These elements collectively form a comprehensive framework encompassing hardware infrastructure, core teaching components, institutional safeguards, and social responsibility. This framework not only provides a clear roadmap for advancing specialized and standardized epilepsy nursing in China but also offers valuable insights for establishing specialized nurse training systems globally-particularly in regions with uneven healthcare resource development-through its modular design.