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Core competencies for UK occupational health nurses: a Delphi study.
D Lalloo1, E Demou1,2, S Kiran3
1Healthy Working Lives Group, Institute of Health and Wellbeing, College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8RZ, UK.
Occupational Medicine (Oxford, England)
|August 6, 2016
Summary
UK occupational health nurses (OHNs) prioritize clinical care and hazard management competencies. This study identifies essential skills for current occupational health (OH) practice, informing future training needs.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health Nursing
- Healthcare Competencies
- Professional Development
Background:
- Occupational health nurses (OHNs) are crucial for delivering occupational health (OH) services.
- UK OHN practice has evolved, but current competency research is lacking.
- Existing guidance needs updating to reflect contemporary practice.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the current competency priorities for UK occupational health nurses (OHNs).
- To ensure OHN training and curricula align with evolving practice.
- To inform competency requirements for the Faculty of Occupational Health Nursing.
Main Methods:
- A modified Delphi study involving UK occupational health nurse networks.
- Two-round questionnaire utilizing existing guidance, literature, and expert input.
- Part of a larger study including international occupational physicians.
Main Results:
- High consensus among OHNs on essential competencies.
- 'Good clinical care' ranked highest, followed by 'assessment and management of occupational hazards'.
- 'Research methods' and 'teaching/educational supervision' were rated lowest.
Conclusions:
- This study defines current UK OHN competency priorities.
- Findings are timely for the Faculty of Occupational Health Nursing's launch.
- Results will guide the development of OHN education and training standards.
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