Piia Kipinä MHSc, RN , Anne Oikarinen Adjunct Professor, PhD, RN , Kristina Mikkonen Professor, PhD, RN , Maria Kääriäinen Professor, PhD, RN , Anna-Maria Tuomikoski PhD, RN , Merja Merilainen PhD, RN, Chief Executive Nursing Officer , Eevi Karsikas MHSc, PhD Student, RN , Arja Rantala Principal Lecturer, PhD, RN , Päivi Jounila-Ilola MHSc, RN, Senior Lecturer , Kirsi Koivunen Principal Lecturer, Team Manager, PhD, RN , Erika Jarva PhD, PT
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Abstract
Aims
To describe healthcare professionals' self-assessed competence in stroke care pathways based on their self-evaluation and identify the factors associated with competence.
Design
A cross-sectional, descriptive explorative study design was used.
Methods
The data were collected during May and September 2021 through a survey sent to healthcare professionals (N=1200, n=215) working in neurological care. Competence in stroke care pathways was measured using the RN-STROKE, PT-STROKE and OT-STROKE instruments defined by four-factor model. The instruments’ validity and reliability were confirmed through exploratory factor analysis and Cronbach's alpha. K-means clustering, one-way ANOVA, Chi Square, Mann Whitney U and Kruskal-Wallis were used to analyze the data. The results were reported as frequencies, percentages, mean and standard deviation. The results were reported according to STROBE guidelines.
Results
Four main areas of healthcare professionals' competence in stroke care pathways were identified: (1) counseling and interaction competence (2) competence to use evidence-based information, (3) self-management and development competence, and (4) multiprofessional and collaboration competence. The study then identified three competence profiles of healthcare professionals working in the stroke care pathway. Professionals in Profile A evaluated their competence at the highest level, those in Profile B at the average level, and those in Profile C at the lowest level. Healthcare professionals' occupation and participation in their organisation's expert network were found to be associated with competence profiles.
Conclusion
The overall competence of healthcare professionals in the stroke care pathway was rated as good, but competence to use evidence-based information in clinical practice, in particular, should be improved. Organisations should, therefore, increase education and training in this area and provide adequate resources to enable the use of evidence-based information in clinical work.
Implications for the profession and/or patient care
The study identifies three profiles relating to healthcare professionals’ competence in the stroke care pathway, which can be used to create continuous education and ensure better patient care according to participants’ profiles.
Reporting method
The study was reported using the STROBE Statement checklist.
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Journal of Vascular Nursing provides clinical information regarding aortic and peripheral aneurysms, upper and lower extremity arterial disease, acute and chronic venous disease, and more. Original, peer-reviewed articles present descriptions, etiologies, diagnostic procedures, medical and surgical treatment and nursing implications of vascular system disorders.
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