Developing a competency framework for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation nurses: A qualitative study
Liwei Hong,
Chunyi Hou,
Lihua Chen,
Xiaoqun Huang,
Jingye Huang,
Weijuan Liu,
Xiangxiang Shen
Affiliations
Liwei Hong
Department of Critical Care Medicine Guangzhou Institute of Respiratory Health First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University Guangzhou China
Chunyi Hou
Department of Critical Care Medicine Guangzhou Institute of Respiratory Health First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University Guangzhou China
Lihua Chen
Department of Critical Care Medicine Guangzhou Institute of Respiratory Health First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University Guangzhou China
Xiaoqun Huang
Department of Critical Care Medicine Guangzhou Institute of Respiratory Health First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University Guangzhou China
Jingye Huang
Department of Critical Care Medicine Guangzhou Institute of Respiratory Health First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University Guangzhou China
Weijuan Liu
Department of Pediatrics First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University Guangzhou China
Xiangxiang Shen
Department of Critical Care Medicine Guangzhou Institute of Respiratory Health First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University Guangzhou China
Abstract Aim To develop a competency framework applicable to Chinese extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) nurses. Design A qualitative study was performed following the consolidated criteria for reporting qualitative research. Methods Semi‐structured interviews based on the critical incident technique were conducted among 21 ECMO care providers recruited from five well‐known ECMO centres in Guangzhou, China. Interview transcripts were coded and analysed using the constant comparative method. The data collection period lasted from November 2021 to April 2022. Results A competency framework for ECMO nurses was identified. It included four domains: knowledge, skills, behaviours and attitudes, containing 33 subcompetencies and 66 items. Relevance to clinical practice This framework can be a reference for the assessment and training of ECMO nurses.
