The Effect of Holistic Nursing Competence on Work Engagement, Self-Reflection and Insight in Nurses

Area of Science:

• Nursing
• Healthcare Professionals
• Professional Development

Background:

• Nurses' work engagement and self-reflection are crucial for quality patient care.
• Holistic nursing competence is theorized to influence these key professional attributes.

Purpose of the Study:

• To investigate the relationship between holistic nursing competence and work engagement.
• To examine the association between holistic nursing competence and self-reflection/insight in nurses.

Main Methods:

• A descriptive, cross-sectional study involving 309 nurses in Turkey.
• Data collected using validated scales for holistic nursing competence, work engagement, and self-reflection/insight.
• Statistical analyses included Pearson correlation and multiple linear regression.

Main Results:

• Holistic nursing competence showed a moderate positive correlation with work engagement (r=0.411) and a weak positive correlation with self-reflection/insight (r=0.324).
• Holistic nursing competence, age, marital status, position, and willingness to practice explained 33.7% of the variance in work engagement.
• Holistic nursing competence, gender, and having children explained 11.5% of the variance in self-reflection and insight.

Conclusions:

• Holistic nursing competence positively influences nurses' work engagement and self-reflection.
• Awareness-based training programs are recommended to enhance holistic nursing competence among nurses.