Core competencies for UK occupational health nurses: a Delphi study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Occupational health nurses (OHNs) play a pivotal role in the delivery of occupational health (OH) services. Specific competency guidance has been developed in a number of countries, including the UK. While it is acknowledged that UK OHN practice has evolved in recent years, there has been no formal research to capture these developments to ensure that training and curricula remain up-to-date and reflect current practice.

Aims

To identify current priorities among UK OHNs of the competencies required for OH practice.

Methods

A modified Delphi study undertaken among representative OHN networks in the UK. This formed part of a larger study including UK and international occupational physicians. The study was conducted in two rounds using a questionnaire based o

SUBMITTER: Lalloo D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5088609 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature