Nurses' perspectives on clinical competence to identify loneliness and depression in older people in home care: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Loneliness and depression in older people are increasing worldwide. Proficient nursing practice requires the continuous and long-term development of clinical knowledge. Lifelong learning is essential and enhances clinical nursing practice. Nursing includes various functional areas that illustrate registered nurses' wide range of responsibilities to ensure healthcare quality. Registered nurses are committed to working comprehensively, observing patients and identifying symptoms of both physical and mental ill-being. The aim of this study is to explore how registered nurses perceive their clinical competence in observing signs of loneliness and depression in older people in home care, and which barriers in home care services prevent quality improvement.

Methods

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SUBMITTER: Hauger B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11905625 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature