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ArticleJapan journal of nursing science : JJNS2026

Nursing Competency Scale for Patients With Comorbid Cancer and Dementia in Acute Care Hospitals (NCS-CD): Development and Validation.

Noriko Tsukagoshi, Mitsuko Ushikubo

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Article in Japan journal of nursing science : JJNS, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Noriko TsukagoshiDepartment of Nursing, Gunma University Graduate School of Health Sciences, Maebashi, Japan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0004-7556-2515
Mitsuko UshikuboEmeritus Professor, Gunma University, Maebashi, Japan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2049-2458

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Japan Society for the Promotion of Science 24K13773
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objectivesThis study aimed to develop a Nursing Competency Scale for Patients with Comorbid Cancer and Dementia in Acute Care Hospitals (NCS-CD) and examine its reliability and validity.

methodsThe study was conducted in two phases. In Phase 1, a preliminary scale was developed based on interviews with Japanese specialists in cancer and dementia nursing and a comprehensive literature review. The draft was refined through a questionnaire survey of 10 specialists and a consensus meeting with five experts. In Phase 2, the reliability and validity of the scale were evaluated using data from 305 nurses working in acute care hospitals. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses were conducted to assess construct validity. Criterion-related validity was examined using the Self-Assessment Scale of Nursing Practice for Elderly People with Cognitive Impairment (SSNP). Internal consistency and test-retest reliability were assessed.

resultsThe NCS-CD comprised 23 items across five factors. Confirmatory factor analysis demonstrated acceptable model fit (χ

conclusionThe NCS-CD demonstrated preliminary reliability and validity for assessing nursing competencies in caring for patients with comorbid cancer and dementia in acute care hospitals. This scale can contribute to the improvement of nursing practice and educational programs for patients.

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Clinical CompetenceDementiaNeoplasmsComorbidityFemaleHumansMaleReproducibility of Resultscancercomorbiditydementianursing competencyscale development

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