Transitional Care Nurses' Self-Reported Characteristics of Work Areas, Job Satisfaction, Competencies and Need for Further Training: A Cross-Sectional Study

Introduction: Transitional care for older people with multiple chronic conditions is complex, and it is essential to identify the competencies of the nurses who provide such care. Aim: This study aimed to describe and compare the self-reported characteristics of transitional care nurses to their wor...

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Published in:Integrative Journal of Medical Sciences 2022, Vol.9, p.1-7
Main Authors: Møller, Nicoline, Kollerup, Mette Geil, Lerbæk, Birgitte, Berthelsen, Connie
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Agreements
Caregivers
Chronic illnesses
Clinical medicine
Cooperation
Cross-sectional studies
Data analysis
Education
Job satisfaction
Likert scale
Nurses
Nursing schools
Older people
Population
Questionnaires
Self evaluation
Workforce planning
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Summary:Introduction: Transitional care for older people with multiple chronic conditions is complex, and it is essential to identify the competencies of the nurses who provide such care. Aim: This study aimed to describe and compare the self-reported characteristics of transitional care nurses to their work areas, job satisfaction, competencies, and need for further training. Methods: A cross-sectional study design was used, and STROBE was followed for reporting. The total population of transitional care nurses (n=28) in Denmark was invited to participate. Data were collected through a questionnaire covering work areas, job satisfaction, competencies, and the need for further training. Results: Respondents reported high confidence in competencies related to direct clinical practice, cooperation and consultation, caregiver involvement, and use of electronic communication, and a limited need for further training. Expert transitional care nurses have high confidence in their work competencies related to patients and administrative tasks and increased job satisfaction.
ISSN:2658-8218
2658-8218
DOI:10.15342/ijms.2022.593