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ArticlePrimary health care research & development2026

Nurses' experiences of competence development in home care.

Liisa Ranta, Marja Kaunonen

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Liisa RantaTampere Universityhttps://ror.org/033003e23, Tampere, Finland.ORCID 0000-0002-0870-6863
Marja KaunonenTampere Universityhttps://ror.org/033003e23, Tampere, Finland.ORCID 0000-0001-7927-1572

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aimThe aim of this study was to describe nurses' experiences of competence development in home care.

backgroundHome care services are increasingly used to support clients' coping at home. As the number of clients with multiple diseases is growing, continuous competence development is needed.

methodsQualitative cross-sectional study. Four registered nurses (RNs) and seven licenced practical nurses (LPNs) from one well-being services county in Finland participated in interviews. The data were analysed with thematic analysis.

findingsThree themes were found in the analysis: having adequate competence to work as a nurse in home care, being a competent and developing licenced practical nurse, and being an improving and developing registered nurse. Competence development requires continuous training. Nurses need various practises to update their knowledge and skills. Managers have an important role in supporting, organizing, and timing competence development opportunities.

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Attitude of Health PersonnelClinical CompetenceHome Care ServicesNursesAdultCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleFinlandHumansQualitative Researchcompetence developmenthome carenurseprimary care

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PMID41867119
PMCPMC13080532

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