สมรรถนะพยาบาลวิชาชีพด้านการพยาบาลผู้ป่วยโรคโควิด 19 ในหน่วยบริการสุขภาพระดับปฐมภูมิ ทุติยภูมิ และตติยภูมิ

Siriwan  Chukumnird; Phanit  Leecharoen; Sakkarin  Suwanwaha; Jarunee   Warahut; Apisit  Chuakompeng

Authors

Siriwan Chukumnird Boromarajonani College of Nursing Songkhla, Faculty of Nursing, Praboromarajchanok Institute, Ministry of Public Health
Phanit Leecharoen Boromarajonani College of Nursing Songkhla, Faculty of Nursing, Praboromarajchanok Institute, Ministry of Public Health
Sakkarin Suwanwaha Boromarajonani College of Nursing Songkhla, Faculty of Nursing, Praboromarajchanok Institute, Ministry of Public Health
Jarunee Warahut Boromarajonani College of Nursing Songkhla, Faculty of Nursing, Praboromarajchanok Institute, Ministry of Public Health
Apisit Chuakompeng Boromarajonani College of Nursing Songkhla, Faculty of Nursing, Praboromarajchanok Institute, Ministry of Public Health

Keywords:

competency, nursing care, COVID-19, registered nurses

Abstract

Introduction: Nursing competency is significant and indicative of patients’ quality of care. Registered nurses must have prominent competency to optimize effective health services to tackle with COVID-19 pandemic.

Objectives: To explore registered nurses’ competency in nursing care for patients with COVID-19 in primary, secondary, and tertiary care units.

Methodology: This study used a qualitative descriptive design. Participants included 53 registered nurses working in all levels of health service units. Data were collected using behavioral event Interviews, in-depth interviews, and focus group discussions. Data were analyzed using content analysis.

Results: In all levels of health service units, registered nurses’ competency in nursing care for patients with COVID-19 consisted of 7 competencies, including 1) prevention, infection control and disease surveillance; 2) screening and triage of patients; 3) effective nursing performance and safety; 4) determination, sacrifice, and devotion; 5) team working focusing on communication and coordination; 6) problem solution and patient care challenge; and 7) self-emotional control and management.

Summary: Findings of this study could be used as preliminary data and guideline for development of registered nurses’ competency during the COVID-19 pandemic in primary, secondary, and tertiary care units, which aims to improve nursing care quality leading to better quality of life among clients, families, and communities.

Recommendation: Nurses could utilize the findings of this study to self-improvement and better nursing competencies delivered to patients with COVID-19.

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