Developing an infection control competency model for certified nurses

2015 Fiscal Year Final Research Report

• Project/Area Number: 25463359
• Research Category: Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C)
• Allocation Type: Multi-year Fund
• Section: 一般
• Research Field: Fundamental nursing
• Research Institution: Juntendo University
• Principal Investigator: KAWAKAMI KAZUMI 順天堂大学, 医療看護学部, 助教 (90638769)
• Co-Investigator(Kenkyū-buntansha): MISAO HANAKO 宮城大学, 看護学部, 教授 (40209739)
• Project Period (FY): 2013-04-01 – 2016-03-31
• Keywords: 感染管理認定看護師 / コンピテンシー / キャリア開発

Outline of Final Research Achievements

This study aimed to (1) identify the competency of certified nurses in infection control (CNICs), (2) describe nurses’ knowledge, skills, and ability at each of several career stages in CNIC career development, and (3) develop a competency model based on the findings. In Study 1, we sent a self-administered questionnaire to 1711 CNICs (response rate: 57%). Novices differed significantly from other groups in each competency domain. Multiple regression analysis indicated that the following factors affected competency: “years of nursing experience,” “years of experience as a CNIC,” “experience of full-time engagement,” and “attending or completing a master’s or a doctoral program.” In Study 2, we used semi-structured interviews to qualitatively examine CNICs and found that their role and influence expanded at later career stages. Additionally, CNICs acquired greater ability to promote infection control in the community by building relationships with other facilities.

Free Research Field

医歯薬学