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ArticleWestern journal of nursing research2026

Self-Assessed Restorative Care Competence Among Nursing Professionals in Finland: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Sinikka Lotvonen, Mari Parkkila, Anna-Maria Tuomikoski, Maria Kääriäinen, Vito DiBiasi, Elena Platani, Ilaria Bruno, Heidi Siira

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Sinikka LotvonenResearch Unit of Health Sciences and Technology, GeroNursing Centre, University of Oulu, Finland.ORCID 0000-0003-2849-4340
Mari ParkkilaResearch Unit of Health Sciences and Technology, GeroNursing Centre, University of Oulu, Finland.
Anna-Maria TuomikoskiNorthern Ostrobothnia Wellbeing County, Oulu University Hospital, Finland.
Maria KääriäinenResearch Unit of Health Sciences and Technology, GeroNursing Centre, University of Oulu, Finland.
Vito DiBiasiResearch Unit of Health Sciences and Technology, GeroNursing Centre, University of Oulu, Finland.ORCID 0009-0004-6474-601X
Elena PlataniResearch Unit of Health Sciences and Technology, GeroNursing Centre, University of Oulu, Finland.
Ilaria BrunoResearch Unit of Health Sciences and Technology, GeroNursing Centre, University of Oulu, Finland.
Heidi SiiraResearch Unit of Health Sciences and Technology, GeroNursing Centre, University of Oulu, Finland.

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backgroundRestorative care (RC) has emerged as a promising approach to meet the growing demand for older adults' social and health services by promoting empowerment, individualization, and functional ability. Self-assessment of RC competence can be a powerful tool for identifying the most important RC learning needs and developing the competence of nursing professionals.

objectiveThis study explored the levels and associated factors of nursing professionals' self-assessed RC competence for older adults in Northern Finland.

methodData for this descriptive cross-sectional study were collected between October and November 2023 from nursing professionals (

resultsTotal self-assessed RC competence was rated as good (mean approximately 3.4 on a 1-5 scale). Patterns were observed by age and years of experience. Younger and less experienced nursing professionals assessed themselves as more competent in certain competence subscales. Furthermore, differences were observed between types of work unit. Nursing professionals in rehabilitation units reported higher RC competence than those in home care.

conclusionYounger nursing professionals with less experience, employed in geriatric units in Northern Finland, assessed themselves as more competent in RC. RC competence should be strengthened through regular continuing education and development of RC models.

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Clinical CompetenceNursesSelf-AssessmentAdultCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleFinlandHumansMaleMiddle AgedSurveys and Questionnairesassessmentcompetencenursing professionalsolder adultsrestorative care

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