Development of competencies in emergency nursing: comparison between self-assessment and tutor evaluation before and after a training intervention

Manero-Solanas, Marta ; Navamuel-Castillo, Noelia ; López-Ibort, Nieves (Universidad de Zaragoza) ; Gascón-Catalán, Ana (Universidad de Zaragoza)

Resumen: Background/Objectives:
Nursing competence encompasses the integration of knowledge, skills, and attitudes essential for comprehensive and safe patient care. This study aimed to compare self-assessment and tutor evaluation of nurses’ competencies in a hospital emergency department before and after a training intervention. Methods: A quasi-experimental design was employed, involving 63 newly hired nurses who participated in a mentorship program. The intervention included theoretical and practical sessions on critical care skills. Data were collected through self-assessment questionnaires and objective evaluations by tutors using validated rubrics. Results: The results indicated significant differences between self-assessment and tutor evaluations in pre- and post-intervention phases, particularly in competencies related to orotracheal intubation and fibrinolytic therapy for ischemic stroke. Post-intervention, discrepancies between self-assessment and tutor evaluations decreased, suggesting improved self-awareness and competence among participants. Conclusions: This study highlights the importance of combining self-assessment and external evaluation to ensure accurate competency assessment and effective educational interventions, ultimately enhancing the quality of patient care.

Idioma: Inglés

DOI: 10.3390/nursrep14040259

Año: 2024

Publicado en: Nursing Reports 14, 4 (2024), 3550-3560
ISSN: 2039-439X

Factor impacto SCIMAGO: 0.721 - Nursing (miscellaneous) (Q2)

Tipo y forma: Article (Published version)

Área (Departamento): Área Enfermería (Dpto. Fisiatría y Enfermería)