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Operating theatre nurses' self-reported clinical competence in perioperative nursing: A mixed method study.
Ann-Catrin Blomberg1, Lillemor Lindwall1, Birgitta Bisholt1
1Department of Health Sciences Karlstad University Karlstad Sweden.
Nursing Open
|October 30, 2019
Summary
Operating theatre nurses (OTNs) with higher academic degrees and more professional experience reported better clinical competence. An academic degree positively influenced leadership and collaboration within the surgical team.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Science
- Healthcare Professional Development
Background:
- Clinical competence is crucial for operating theatre nurses (OTNs).
- Understanding factors influencing the development of clinical competence is essential for perioperative nursing practice.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess how OTNs self-rate their clinical competence.
- To explore factors contributing to the development of clinical competence in perioperative nursing.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional study utilizing a mixed-method approach.
- Data collected via a modified Professional Nurse Self-Assessment Scale and an open-ended question.
- Quantitative statistical analysis and qualitative conventional content analysis performed on data from 303 OTNs in Sweden.
Main Results:
- Both academic degree and professional experience were significant predictors of clinical competence.
- An academic degree positively impacted OTNs' leadership, cooperation within the surgical team, and interprofessional consultations.
Conclusions:
- Higher academic qualifications and extensive experience correlate with enhanced clinical competence in OTNs.
- Academic education plays a key role in shaping leadership and collaborative skills among perioperative nurses.
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