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Enhancing comprehensive clinical competence in nursing students through intensive diabetes management training: A
1Department of Nursing, Na.C., Islamic Azad University, Najafabad, Iran.
Background:
Diabetes is a major global health challenge requiring specialized nursing care. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of an intensive clinical practicum program in developing nursing students' clinical competence in diabetes management.
Materials And Methods:
This convergent parallel mixed-methods study was conducted at Islamic Azad University, Najafabad Branch, in the first semester of 2024. A purposive sample of 50 fifth-semester nursing students who had completed relevant diabetes management theory courses was selected using purposive sampling. Data collection included pre- and postintervention performance assessments using a 31-item tool, self-report questionnaires with open-ended questions, and daily reflective journals. Quantitative data were analyzed using paired t-tests, Mann-Whitney U-test, and Spearman correlations. Inductive thematic analysis, following a five-stage process, was used for the qualitative data.
Results:
The results demonstrated a statistically significant impact of the intensive diabetes management training program on improving students' clinical competence. The mean scores in all dimensions, including theoretical knowledge (a 50% increase), clinical skills, communication, and critical thinking, improved significantly (P < 0.05). The main qualitative theme was "development of comprehensive clinical competence in diabetes management."
Conclusion:
This study demonstrates that intensive clinical practicums effectively develop nursing students' diabetes management competence. Health policymakers should prioritize funding for these programs, given their potential to improve the quality of diabetes care and reduce long-term healthcare costs. Nursing managers should collaborate with educators to provide structured clinical experiences and mentorship opportunities. Standardizing program curricula based on best practices will ensure consistent and high-quality training, ultimately enhancing public health outcomes.
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