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Comprehensive Geriatric Health Assessment Core Competencies and Skills for Primary Care Nurses: A Scoping Review.
Ioanna Dimitriadou1, Eloranta Sini2,3, Jekaterina Šteinmiller4
1Laboratory of Clinical Nursing, Department of Nursing, University of Thessaly, 41222 Larissa, Greece.
Geriatrics (Basel, Switzerland)
|March 24, 2025
Summary
Primary care nurses need specific skills for comprehensive geriatric assessments. This review identifies six key competency domains to improve care for older adults.
Area of Science:
- Geriatric Nursing
- Primary Care
- Health Sciences
Background:
- Comprehensive geriatric assessments (CGAs) are crucial for older adults with complex needs.
- Holistic, patient-centered care relies on effective CGAs.
- Specific nursing competencies for CGAs in primary care require further research.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore and synthesize core competencies and skills for primary care nurses performing CGAs.
- To identify essential domains for effective geriatric care in primary settings.
Main Methods:
- A scoping review following Arksey and O'Malley's framework.
- Searched PubMed, CINAHL, EMBASE, and Cochrane Library (May 2014-May 2024).
- Utilized a population-concept-context (PCC) framework for study selection.
Main Results:
- Nineteen studies were included.
- Six key competency domains were identified: Clinical Assessment & Diagnostic, Care Planning & Coordination, Professional & Interpersonal, Environmental & Systemic, Technical & Procedural, and Quality Improvement & Evidence-Based Practice.
- These competencies support high-quality, integrated geriatric care.
Conclusions:
- The identified domains offer a framework for enhancing primary care nurses' effectiveness in caring for older adults.
- Standardization of these competencies is vital for consistent, high-quality practice.
- Individualized and coordinated care for older adults can be improved.
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