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Anniina Tohmola1,2, Satu Elo2, Kristina Mikkonen1
1Research Unit of Nursing Science and Health Management, University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland.
Nursing Open
|September 17, 2021
Summary
Finnish nursing students exhibit varied gerontological nursing competence, with profiles ranging from lower intermediate to high. Targeted education can enhance clinical practice based on these identified competence levels.
Area of Science:
- Gerontological Nursing
- Nursing Education
- Healthcare Competency Assessment
Background:
- Gerontological nursing competence is crucial for effective elder care.
- Understanding nursing students' self-assessed competence is vital for curriculum development.
- Finnish nursing students' competence levels in gerontology require detailed examination.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe and explain the self-assessed gerontological nursing competence levels of Finnish nursing students.
- To identify factors influencing these competence levels.
- To categorize students based on their gerontological nursing competence.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional study design adhering to STROBE guidelines.
- Data collected using the 53-item GeroNursingCom instrument assessing 11 competence factors.
- Analysis involved K-clustering, Chi-squared, Kruskal-Wallis, and Mann Whitney tests.
Main Results:
- Three distinct student competence profiles identified: lower intermediate (23.1%), intermediate (45.8%), and high (31.1%).
- Strongest competence: appreciative encounter and interaction.
- Weakest competence: supporting the older person's sexuality.
Conclusions:
- Gerontological nursing competence among students is diverse and influenced by background, education, motivation, and experience.
- Recognizing distinct competence profiles allows for tailored educational interventions.
- Targeted education can improve gerontological nursing competence in clinical practice.
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