Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing
Job analysis of nurses in acute psychiatric intensive care units using the DACUM method: a cross-sectional study
Purpose: This study systematically analyzed the job duties of nurses in acute psychiatric intensive care units using the Developing A Curriculum (DACUM) technique and identified the core job structure that reflects the characteristics of acute mental health nursing.Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study used a DACUM workshop conducted in 2025 to identify job duties. The DACUM committee included one job analysis expert, one coordinator, and eight acute psychiatric nurses. Content validity was verified by ei …