Angela Jimenez-Garcia , Miguel Angel Cuevas-Budhart , Genoveva Perez-Romero , Cristina Barneto-Valero , Rafael Montoya-Juárez , Mercedes Gomez Del Pulgar
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Advanced practice nursing competence profile in emergencies: insights from Spain
Introduction
The development of Advanced Practice Nursing roles in Emergency Care is crucial due to the growing demand for healthcare services, driven by the rising prevalence of chronic diseases, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on healthcare systems, and the need for cost-effective solutions amid workforce shortages in various healthcare professions.
Aim
To establish a well-defined competency profile for Advanced Practice Nursing in emergency care using the Delphi method, ensuring that the identified competencies are relevant, clearly articulated, and systematically structured for effective practice in urgent and emergency settings.
Methodology
A mixed-methods design, structured in three phases, was implemented to develop a competency profile for Advanced Practice Nursing in emergency care in Spain. The first phase utilized qualitative focus groups with experienced nurses to identify foundational competencies. The second phase applied a modified Delphi method with a panel of 42 experts to refine and validate these competencies through iterative feedback and consensus-building. Finally, a quantitative approach was employed, incorporating statistical techniques such as the Content Validity Index and Cronbach’s alpha to ensure the clarity, coherence, and relevance of the competency items.
Results
The study identified eight competency units, comprising 17 competency criteria and 99 descriptors, of which 25 correspond to various competency units.
Conclusions
The validated competency units, criteria, and descriptors serve as a cornerstone for establishing a comprehensive Advanced Practice Nursing in Emergency Care framework. This framework plays a crucial role in standardizing practices, improving care quality, and ensuring that nurses are well-equipped to address the complex challenges of emergency settings.
期刊介绍:
International Emergency Nursing is a peer-reviewed journal devoted to nurses and other professionals involved in emergency care. It aims to promote excellence through dissemination of high quality research findings, specialist knowledge and discussion of professional issues that reflect the diversity of this field. With an international readership and authorship, it provides a platform for practitioners worldwide to communicate and enhance the evidence-base of emergency care.
The journal publishes a broad range of papers, from personal reflection to primary research findings, created by first-time through to reputable authors from a number of disciplines. It brings together research from practice, education, theory, and operational management, relevant to all levels of staff working in emergency care settings worldwide.