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Multicompetent health professionals: needs, combinations, and curriculum development.

W Beachey1

  • 1Respiratory Therapy Program, Wichita State University, Kansas 67208.

Journal of Allied Health
|November 1, 1988
PubMed
Summary

Healthcare employers and alumni see a need for multicompetent health practitioners. Combining skills in areas like nursing/respiratory therapy can benefit hospitals, regardless of size.

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Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Management
  • Workforce Development
  • Allied Health Professions

Background:

  • The evolving healthcare landscape necessitates adaptable and skilled health professionals.
  • Understanding employer needs is crucial for effective workforce planning in hospitals.
  • Multicompetency among healthcare practitioners is increasingly recognized as a valuable asset.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the perceived need for multicompetent health practitioners.
  • To examine the relationship between hospital size and the perception of this need.
  • To identify feasible combinations of professions and skills from an employer's viewpoint.

Main Methods:

  • Surveys were administered to health professions alumni and hospital administrators.

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  • Data were analyzed to assess perceptions of multicompetency needs.
  • Feasible skill combinations were identified based on employer feedback.

    • Main Results:

    • A consistent perception of need for multicompetency was found across all hospital sizes and professions.
    • Hospital administrators identified specific beneficial combinations: medical/radiology technology, nursing/respiratory therapy, and physical/occupational therapy.
    • Alumni perceptions aligned with administrators' views on the need for cross-professional skills.

    Conclusions:

    • There is a clear demand for multicompetent health practitioners in diverse healthcare settings.
    • Strategic combinations of professional skills can enhance hospital benefits and operational efficiency.
    • The findings support the development of multicompetency curricula to meet workforce demands.