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Construction of a comprehensive competency evaluation index system for clinical nursing instructors based on a
Kele Wang1, Jin Pang2, Xin Jia3
1Guizhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guiyang, 550005, China.
BMC Nursing
|August 7, 2026
Summary
A new competency evaluation index system for clinical nursing instructors was developed using a Multifaceted Feedback Model. This system offers a scientific basis for assessing and managing nursing educators effectively.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Healthcare Professional Development
- Competency Assessment Frameworks
Background:
- Effective clinical nursing instructors are crucial for developing competent healthcare professionals.
- Existing evaluation methods may lack comprehensiveness, impacting instructor quality and student outcomes.
- A standardized, evidence-based system is needed for evaluating clinical nursing instructors.
Purpose of the Study:
- To construct a comprehensive competency evaluation index system for clinical nursing instructors.
- To provide a scientific reference for the recruitment, appointment, and competency assessment of clinical nursing teachers.
- To support the development of high-quality nursing talent aligned with evolving healthcare needs.
Main Methods:
- A Multifaceted Feedback Model guided the initial development through literature review, mixed-methods research, and group discussions.
- Expert consultation was employed to refine and finalize the evaluation system.
- The Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) was utilized to determine indicator weights, with consistency tests ensuring reliability.
Main Results:
- Two rounds of expert consultations yielded high response rates (100% and 93%) and strong authority coefficients (0.922 and 0.929).
- Kendall's coefficients of concordance indicated acceptable agreement among experts (0.175 and 0.235).
- The finalized system comprises four first-level indicators, twelve second-level indicators, and fifty-six third-level indicators.
Conclusions:
- The developed index system provides a robust framework for the recruitment, training, appraisal, and management of clinical nursing instructors.
- This system serves as a theoretical and practical resource for cultivating high-caliber nursing professionals.
- It aligns with the demands of new medical disciplines and healthcare system reforms.
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