Consensus on Care Competencies for Community Citizens in Japan: A Modified Delphi Study

Area of Science:

• Gerontology and Public Health
• Nursing Education and Practice

Background:

• Japan faces a rapidly aging population, increasing the need for community caregiving.
• Existing frameworks for essential caregiving skills are insufficient.
• A defined set of competencies is crucial for effective community support.

Purpose of the Study:

• To define the concept of
• Main_Methods

Main Methods:

• Modified Delphi technique involving 10 nursing researchers.
• Utilized Japan's Model Core Curriculum for Nursing Education.
• Evaluated and refined 528 items to establish consensus.

Main Results:

• Defined care competency as the ability to acquire and use evidence-based knowledge and skills for well-being.
• Identified a consensus list of 151 care competency items.
• Established a novel framework for community caregiving skills.

Conclusions:

• Presents a comprehensive definition and list of care competencies for community citizens.
• Provides a foundation for developing educational programs on mutual support and caregiving.
• Addresses the need for structured training in response to demographic shifts.