Development of core competency evaluation index system for informatics nurses in China: a Delphi study

Objective To develop a scientific and systematic core competency evaluation index system for informatics nurses in China. The goal is to support their training, assessment and performance evaluation.Methods An initial set of evaluation indicators was created based on a review of existing literature...

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Main Authors: Xiaowei Xu, Qiong Zhang, Li Ning, Shuyuan Wang, Yankai Shi, Shihua Cao, Jiani Yao, Xiajing Lou, Mengxin Wang, Lingling Cheng, Chunling Yang, Tingqi Shi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2025-06-01
Series:BMJ Open
Online Access:https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/15/6/e091750.full
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Summary:Objective To develop a scientific and systematic core competency evaluation index system for informatics nurses in China. The goal is to support their training, assessment and performance evaluation.Methods An initial set of evaluation indicators was created based on a review of existing literature and semi-structured interviews. From September to December 2023, the indicators were refined through two rounds of Delphi expert consultation. A total of 21 experts from 11 provinces in China completed the questionnaires.Results The response rate for both rounds of questionnaire surveys was 100.0%. The expert authority coefficient was 0.934. The coordination coefficient among experts was statistically significant (p<0.05). After analysing expert feedback, the final index system included six first-, 17 second- and 69 third-level indicators. Each indicator was assigned a weight. The six first-level indicators and their weights were as follows: theoretical and practical skills (0.303), communication and coordination skills (0.152), professional development capabilities (0.210), critical thinking (0.050), nursing management skills (0.210) and occupational humanistic characteristics (0.075).Conclusions This core competency evaluation index system provides a foundation for the training and assessment of informatics nurses in China. It can help develop skilled informatics nurses who improve care processes, enhance efficiency and support better patient outcomes.
ISSN:2044-6055