scholarly journals Exploring competencies of military nurses in general hospitals in China: a qualitative content analysis

BMC Nursing ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Huijuan Ma ◽  
Li Lin ◽  
Suofei Zhang ◽  
Lei Lei ◽  
Jinyu Huang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Quality Care ◽  
Competency Assessment ◽  
Military Nurses ◽  
General Hospitals ◽  
Self Identity ◽  
Management Ability ◽  
Military Nursing ◽  
Provide Quality Care

Abstract Background Military nurses should possess the competency to provide quality care in both clinical and military nursing contexts. This study aimed to identify the competencies of military nurses in general hospitals. Methods A qualitative study was carried out using a qualitative content analysis. We purposefully sampled and interviewed 21 nurses in general hospitals in China. Results The data analysis revealed 40 competencies, which were categorised into four main categories according to the Onion Model. These categories were motive (mission commitment), traits (perseverance, flexibility, etc.), self-identity of dual roles (obedience, empathy, etc.), as well as knowledge, skills and abilities (clinical and military nursing knowledge and skills, basic nursing ability, professional development ability, leadership and management ability). Conclusions Existing knowledge of competencies of military nurses in general hospitals is limited. A detailed exploration of this topic can provide guidance for recruitment, competency assessment, and competency building.

scholarly journals Exploring competencies of military nurses in general hospitals in China: A qualitative content analysis

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Huijuan Ma ◽  
Li Lin ◽  
Suofei Zhang ◽  
Lei Lei ◽  
Jinyu Huang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Quality Care ◽  
Competency Assessment ◽  
Military Nurses ◽  
General Hospitals ◽  
Self Identity ◽  
Management Ability ◽  
Military Nursing ◽  
Provide Quality Care

Abstract Background: Military nurses should possess the competency to provide quality care in both clinical and military nursing contexts. This study aimed to identify the competencies of military nurses in general hospitals. Methods: A qualitative design based on the content analysis approach was employed. We purposefully sampled and interviewed 21 nurses in general hospitals in China.Results: The data analysis revealed 40 competencies, which were categorised into four main categories according to the onion model. These categories were motive (mission commitment), traits (perseverance, flexibility, etc.), self-identity of dual roles (obedience, empathy, etc.), as well as knowledge, skills and abilities (clinical and military nursing knowledge and skills, basic nursing ability, professional development ability, leadership and management ability).Conclusion: Existing knowledge of competencies of military nurses in general hospitals is limited. A detailed exploration of this topic can provide guidance for recruitment, competency assessment, and competency building.

scholarly journals Competency Development for Military Nursing: Developing the Competency Framework for Global Health

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Huijuan Ma ◽  
Zhen Cheng ◽  
Jing Tan ◽  
Yu Luo
Keyword(s):  
Global Health ◽  
Phase 1 ◽  
Military Medicine ◽  
Competency Framework ◽  
Competency Assessment ◽  
Clinical Expertise ◽  
Military Nurses ◽  
Nursing Knowledge ◽  
Knowledge And Skills ◽  
Military Nursing

Abstract Background: As military nurses are required to maintain high level of clinical expertise and currency for short-notice deployments of global health missions, competency assessment and capability building is a basic paradigm of military nursing. However, research focusing on the competencies of military nurses is limited.Methods: A two-phased procedure was implemented. In phase 1, the competency framework was developed by scoping review and crosschecking the common used competency framework of nurses. During phase 2, two rounds of a Delphi process were carried out and a penal of experts used a 5-point Likert scale to rate their level of agreement with the competency statement. Results: Experts of military nursing and military medicine responded to the first round (n = 19), and the second round (n = 19). The final competency framework consisted of 67 competencies and was classified into five domains: clinical nursing knowledge and skills, military nursing knowledge and skills, professional ability, management ability, and comprehensive quality. Conclusion: The competency framework developed in this study lays solid foundation for competency-based education of a competent nursing team to play a significant role in the global health.

scholarly journals Rocky Road Ahead Of Nursing Presence in the Oncology Care Unit: A Qualitative Study

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (11) ◽  
pp. 2221-2227
Author(s):  
Fereshteh Araghian Mojarad ◽  
Leila Jouybari ◽  
Akram Sanagoo
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Quality Care ◽  
Care Process ◽  
Nursing Interventions ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Analysis Methodology ◽  
Nursing Presence ◽  
Oncology Care

BACKGROUND: Cancer patients need not only well-planned treatment, but also comprehensive nursing care provided with compassion, competence, and conscience. Nursing presence is an essential part of the care process in all nursing interventions. AIM: This study aimed to identify the barriers to the nursing presence in oncology care units. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A qualitative content analysis study was carried out with the participation of 27 nurses who were chosen by purposive sampling. The data collection instruments were semi-structured interviews and observation. The interviews were recorded and transcribed, and then coded and analysed by the Graneheim and Lundman’s content analysis methodology. The criteria proposed by Guba and Lincoln were used to ensure the validity of the research. RESULTS: From the data analysis, the researchers were able to obtain a primary theme labelled “Rocky road ahead of nursing presence” and two subthemes labelled “Difficult and stressful work environment” and “Dysfunctional rules and regulations” with several subcategories including “exposure to violence”, “shortage of nursing staff”, “inattention to the needs of nurses”, “organizational unfairness”, “excessive paperwork”, and “need for detailed documentation”. CONCLUSION: There are numerous challenges ahead of achieving satisfactory nursing presence and quality care in the oncology care units. The findings highlight the key role of organisational conditions in the nursing presence and the dire need to pay further attention to the motivational factors.

Concept of error and nature of nursing error detectors in military hospitals: a qualitative content analysis

2019 ◽  
pp. jramc-2019-001198 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mehdi Ajri-khameslou ◽  
Sh Aliyari ◽  
A H Pishgooie ◽  
N Jafari-Golestan ◽  
P Farokhnezhad Afshar
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Active Role ◽  
Military Nurses ◽  
Military Hospitals ◽  
Supportive Culture ◽  
Nursing Errors ◽  
Organisational Factors ◽  
The Military ◽  
Nursing Error

Background and objectivesNursing errors can cause irreparable consequences. Understanding the concept of error and the nature of nursing error detectors can significantly reduce this type of errors. The present study was conducted to explain the concept of error and the nature of nursing error detectors in military hospitals.Materials and methodsThe present study was conducted on eight nurses working in different wards of military hospitals using a qualitative approach to content analysis proposed by Graneheim and Lundman. Data were collected through in-depth semistructured interviews.Findings‘The concept of error’ and ‘the nature of error detectors’ in military hospitals were the two main categories extracted from data analysis. The present findings showed that the nature of errors in military hospitals is inevitable, a threat to job position and bipolar. Nurses use different resources to identify errors, including personal, environmental and organisational factors of detection.Discussion and conclusionGiven the military nature of the study hospitals, organisational factors of detection played a key role in identifying errors. Moreover, given the perception of military nurses of errors, they were not inclined to personal detectors. The managers of military hospitals are therefore recommended to pursue a justice-oriented and supportive culture to help nurses play a more active role in identifying errors.

scholarly journals Health Professionals’ Perspectives of the Role of Palliative Care During COVID-19: Content Analysis of Articles and Blogs Posted on Twitter

2021 ◽  
pp. 104990912110242
Author(s):  
Gursharan K. Singh ◽  
Joanna Rego ◽  
Shirley Chambers ◽  
Jennifer Fox
Keyword(s):  
Palliative Care ◽  
Content Analysis ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Quality Care ◽  
Specialist Palliative Care ◽  
Global Pandemic ◽  
Care Specialist ◽  
Palliative Care Teams

Objective: The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in health professionals facing unprecedented challenges and changes in practice. Responding to humanitarian crises involves saving lives and reducing suffering and as such, palliative care is an essential component of the response to COVID-19. This study aimed to explore health professionals’ perspectives of the role of palliative care during the COVID-19 pandemic by analyzing their views and experiences expressed in articles and blogs located via Twitter. Method: Qualitative content analysis of 33 online articles and blogs written by health professionals from 1 February 2020 to 30 June 2020. Online articles and blogs were included if the URL was posted on Twitter. The consolidated criteria for reporting qualitative research (COREQ) guided data collection and reporting. Results: The health professionals whose viewpoints were analyzed were from Europe, North America, Oceania and Asia. The themes derived from content analysis were (a) the recognized value of palliative care during the pandemic, (b) positioning palliative care as every health professional’s responsibility and (c) specialist palliative care supporting and guiding health professionals Conclusions: This study utilizes a unique approach to exploring the perspectives of health professionals from several countries during a global pandemic. The study emphasizes the value of palliative care and identifies gaps in end-of-life care provision including resource allocation. This brings to light the urgent need to equip all health professionals with palliative care knowledge and skills, including discussing and planning care. Specialist palliative care teams are well placed to support health professionals to provide quality care.

Coaching Care Partners Who Support Loved Ones With MCI

2014 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 50-56 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kerry Mills ◽  
Jennifer Brush
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Functioning ◽  
Educational Program ◽  
Social Withdrawal ◽  
Quality Care ◽  
Critical Role ◽  
Family Care ◽  
Speech Language Pathologists ◽  
Care Partners ◽  
Provide Quality Care ◽  
Solution Focused

Speech-language pathologists can play a critical role in providing education and intervention to prevent social withdrawal, prevent premature disability, and maximize cognitive functioning in persons with MCI. The purpose of this article is to describe positive, solution-focused educational program that speech-language pathologists can implement with family care partners to improve relationships and provide quality care for someone living with MCI.

A Qualitative Content Analysis of Gender Transitions in the Workplace

2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
Melanie E. Brewster ◽  
Esther N. Tebbe ◽  
Brandon L. Velez
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis
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