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ArticleGeriatrics (Basel, Switzerland)2024

Core Competencies for Gerontogeriatric Nursing: A Validation Study.

Maria José Catalão, Helena Arco, Nuno Carrajola, Maria de Lurdes Almeida, Hugo Neves, João Tavares

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Maria José CatalãoDepartment of Health Sciences and Technologies, School of Health, Portalegre Polytechnic University, Campus Politécnico 10, 7300-555 Portalegre, Portugal.
Helena ArcoDepartment of Health Sciences and Technologies, School of Health, Portalegre Polytechnic University, Campus Politécnico 10, 7300-555 Portalegre, Portugal.ORCID 0000-0001-7455-1081
Nuno CarrajolaDepartment of Health Sciences and Technologies, School of Health, Portalegre Polytechnic University, Campus Politécnico 10, 7300-555 Portalegre, Portugal.ORCID 0000-0003-0053-5745
Maria de Lurdes AlmeidaHealth Sciences Research Unit: Nursing-UICISA, Nursing School of Coimbra, 3046-851 Coimbra, Portugal.
Hugo NevesHealth Sciences Research Unit: Nursing-UICISA, Nursing School of Coimbra, 3046-851 Coimbra, Portugal.ORCID 0000-0002-6843-6228
João TavaresCINTESIS@RISE, Health Sciences Research Unit: School of Health, School of Health Sciences, University of Aveiro, 3810-198 Aveiro, Portugal.ORCID 0000-0003-3027-7978

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Abstract

backgroundAs the aging population grows, facing multifaceted health challenges and escalating care costs, equipping newly graduated nurses with the requisite skills for high-quality gerontogeriatric care becomes crucial. This study assesses the psychometric properties of a Gerontogeriatric Competency (GGC) scale to evaluate the competencies of newly graduated registered nurses (RNs).

methodsUsing a convenience sampling approach, a nationwide, observational prospective cohort study was conducted among 272 newly graduated RNs. The evaluation framework included a sociodemographic questionnaire, three groups of questions targeting gerontogeriatric nursing education aspects, and the GGC scale, with 64 competencies. Construct validity (via confirmatory factor analysis), known-group validity and reliability (assessed by Cronbach's α) were examined.

resultsThe confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) showed an adequate index fit: the ratio of chi-square to degrees of freedom (χ

conclusionsThe GGC scale is a valid and reliable tool for assessing the gerontogeriatric competencies of new graduate RNs, highlighting its potential to enhance education, training, and, ultimately, the quality of care provided to the older population.

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competency-based educationgerontogeriatric nursingpsychometricsregistered nursesvalidation study

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PMCPMC11203173

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