Mapping Competence in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Nursing Practice: An Item Response Theory Analysis of Perceived Skill Acquisition and Maintenance in Italy.

ABSTRACT: Objective. The aim of this study was to define a structured competence model for nurses working in gastrointestinal endoscopy in Italy and to assess nurses' perceptions of the number of procedural repetitions required to acquire and maintain competence across different endoscopic procedures. Methods. A cross-sectional online survey targeted registered nurses working in Italian gastrointestinal endoscopy units. The questionnaire, developed from guidelines and expert consensus, covered demographics, organizational context, and perceived repetition thresholds for 30 procedures. Partial Credit Models (PCMs) estimated acquisition and maintenance thresholds; Differential Item Functioning (DIF) tested differences by self-reported experience level. Results. A total of 332 nurs

SUBMITTER: Bozzetti M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12841410 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature