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Developing a competency framework for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation nurses: A qualitative study
Liwei Hong1, Chunyi Hou1, Lihua Chen1
1Department of Critical Care Medicine, Guangzhou Institute of Respiratory Health First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China.
Aim:
To develop a competency framework applicable to Chinese extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) nurses.
Design:
A qualitative study was performed following the consolidated criteria for reporting qualitative research.
Methods:
Semi-structured interviews based on the critical incident technique were conducted among 21 ECMO care providers recruited from five well-known ECMO centres in Guangzhou, China. Interview transcripts were coded and analysed using the constant comparative method. The data collection period lasted from November 2021 to April 2022.
Results:
A competency framework for ECMO nurses was identified. It included four domains: knowledge, skills, behaviours and attitudes, containing 33 subcompetencies and 66 items.
Relevance To Clinical Practice:
This framework can be a reference for the assessment and training of ECMO nurses.
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