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Healthcare professionals' experience regarding competencies in specialized and primary stroke units: A qualitative
Satu Hyvärinen1, Erika Jarva1, Kristina Mikkonen2
1Research Unit of Health Sciences and Technology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oulu, Medical Research Center Oulu, Oulu University Hospital and University of Oulu, P.O. Box 5000, FI- 90014 University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland.
Summary
Healthcare professionals require broad skills for effective stroke care, emphasizing continuous professional development. Competence in stroke care involves clinical, interaction, and self-management skills, necessitating ongoing training.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Healthcare Professional Development
- Stroke Medicine
Background:
- Effective stroke care necessitates multifaceted, multi-professional skills among healthcare professionals.
- Continuous training is crucial for maintaining and enhancing competence in patient stroke care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore healthcare professionals' perceived competence requirements in patient stroke care.
- To understand these needs across both specialist and primary healthcare settings.
Main Methods:
- A descriptive qualitative study utilizing six focus group interviews.
- 25 healthcare professionals from specialist and primary stroke care settings were interviewed.
- Inductive content analysis was applied to transcribed interview data.
Main Results:
- Five core competence categories were identified: clinical, multiprofessional networking, interaction skills, emotional/psychoeducational support, and self-management/development.
- These findings highlight the diverse skill set required for optimal stroke patient management.
Conclusions:
- Stroke care competence is comprehensive, encompassing in-depth and broad professional skills that demand continuous development.
- Implementing diverse educational models and collaborative learning is key to meeting evolving competence requirements in stroke care.
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