Factors Affecting Delirium Care Core Competency Among Nurses: A Descriptive Correlational Study.

Area of Science:

• Nursing
• Gerontology
• Healthcare Management

Background:

• Optimal nurse competency is essential for high-quality delirium care.
• Factors influencing nurses' core competency in delirium care require further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

• To identify factors influencing the core competency of nurses in delivering delirium care.
• To provide evidence for targeted interventions to enhance nurses' delirium care skills.

Main Methods:

• A descriptive correlational study was conducted with 202 Korean nurses from 15 hospitals.
• Data were collected via a web-based, self-administered questionnaire assessing general characteristics, knowledge, moral sensitivity, barriers, and core competency.
• Multiple regression analysis was employed to determine significant influencing factors.

Main Results:

• Barriers to delirium care, moral sensitivity, academic qualifications, and clinical ladder level were significant predictors of core competency.
• These factors collectively explained 18.1% of the variance in delirium care core competency.
• Specific attention to nurses with associate degrees and novice nurses is recommended.

Conclusions:

• Addressing perceived barriers and enhancing moral sensitivity are crucial for improving nurses' delirium care competency.
• Individual, team, and organizational approaches are recommended.
• Competency-based training and administrative support are vital for enhancing nurse competence in delirium care.