Perceived clinical competence and its related factors among registered nurses employed at selected outpatient clinics in Egypt.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Nurses' clinical competence is a significant concern in all healthcare settings due to the necessity of delivering high-quality patient care. Understanding and addressing the factors related to competence are crucial for promoting nurses' clinical competence and ultimately improving patient outcomes. Producing and maintaining a skilled nursing workforce is essential to protect communities.

Aim

This study aimed to assess the level of self-evaluated clinical competence and its correlation with demographic and occupational variables among registered nurses employed at selected outpatient clinics in Egypt.

Materials and methods

The study utilized a descriptive cross-sectional design with a self-administered, two-part questionnaire that assessed participants'

SUBMITTER: Mohamed RA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11611318 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature