Clinical competence of nurses: A systematic review study

Clinical competence is practical competence and the ability to combine knowledge, skills, attitudes and values ​​in a clinical situation and is essential for performing a professional role. Clinical competence is very important in various fields of nursing, including education, clinic and nursing management. Therefore, this study was conducted as a systematic review with the aim of factors affecting the clinical competence of nurses.

In this review study, articles published between 2010-2011 (2010-2020) were reviewed. The databases of Elsevier, Web of Sciences, Pubmed Google Scholar, and Scopus were examined. Original and review articles in Persian and English were selected in full text. After evaluating the inclusion criteria and quality of articles, 13 eligible studies were identified and reviewed.

According to the purpose of this study, including individual factors affecting the clinical competence of nurses (work experience, age, work experience, work experience in the current ward, higher education, work while studying, emotional intelligence) and environmental-organizational factors affecting clinical competence Nurses (knowledge of patients' culture and care based on patient culture, job satisfaction, consultation with colleagues) were obtained.

Based on the obtained results, managers should plan to improve the clinical competence of nurses according to the factors identified in the present study