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Core competencies for the training of advanced practice nurses in oncology: a Delphi study
Franciane Schneider1, Suely Ruiz Giolo2, Silvana Silveira Kempfer1
1Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina. Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil.
Revista Brasileira De Enfermagem
|May 18, 2022
Summary
This study identified and validated essential core competencies for advanced practice oncology nurses. The findings will guide the creation of new training programs and educational standards in the field.
Area of Science:
- Oncology Nursing
- Advanced Practice Nursing Education
Background:
- Defining core competencies is crucial for specialized nursing roles.
- Advanced practice nurses in oncology require a validated set of skills for effective patient care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To map and validate the core competencies for advanced practice oncology nurse training.
- Establish a consensus on essential skills for oncology nurse specialists.
Main Methods:
- Utilized an exploratory-descriptive, quantitative research design.
- Employed the Delphi technique with a Likert scale for consensus measurement.
- Data collected via Google Forms® (February-May 2021) and analyzed with expert input.
Main Results:
- 100 competencies reached consensus in the initial round (agreement >85.7%).
- 13 new competencies were proposed by experts.
- A total of 125 competencies were validated through the Delphi process.
Conclusions:
- Validated core competencies provide a foundation for developing advanced oncology nursing training models.
- This work supports future harmonization of educational standards in advanced oncology nursing.
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