Developing a competency framework for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation nurses: A qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

To develop a competency framework applicable to Chinese extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) nurses.

Design

A qualitative study was performed following the consolidated criteria for reporting qualitative research.

Methods

Semi-structured interviews based on the critical incident technique were conducted among 21 ECMO care providers recruited from five well-known ECMO centres in Guangzhou, China. Interview transcripts were coded and analysed using the constant comparative method. The data collection period lasted from November 2021 to April 2022.

Results

A competency framework for ECMO nurses was identified. It included four domains: knowledge, skills, behaviours and attitudes, containing 33 subcompetencies and 66 items.

Relevance to clinical practi

SUBMITTER: Hong L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10006586 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature