Lalloo, D., Demou, E. , Kiran, S. , Gaffney, M., Stevenson, M. and Macdonald, E.B. (2016) Core competencies for UK occupational health nurses: a Delphi study. Occupational Medicine, 66(8), pp. 649-655. (doi: 10.1093/occmed/kqw089) (PMID:27492470) (PMCID:PMC5088609)
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Abstract
Background: Occupational health nurses (OHNs) play a pivotal role in the delivery of occupational health (OH) services. Specific competency guidance has been developed in a number of countries, including the UK. While it is acknowledged that UK OHN practice has evolved in recent years, there has been no formal research to capture these developments to ensure that training and curricula remain up-to-date and reflect current practice. Aims: To identify current priorities among UK OHNs of the competencies required for OH practice. Methods: A modified Delphi study undertaken among representative OHN networks in the UK. This formed part of a larger study including UK and international occupational physicians. The study was conducted in two rounds using a questionnaire based on available guidance on training competencies for OH practice, the published literature, expert panel reviews and conference discussions. Results: Consensus among OHNs was high with 7 out of the 12 domains scoring 100% in rating. ‘Good clinical care’ was the principal domain ranked most important, followed by ‘general principles of assessment & management of occupational hazards to health’. ‘Research methods’ and ‘teaching & educational supervision’ were considered least important. Conclusions: This study has established UK OHNs’ current priorities on the competencies required for OH practice. The timing of this paper is opportune with the formal launch of the Faculty of Occupational Health Nursing planned in 2018 and should inform the development of competency requirements as part of the Faculty’s goals for standard setting in OHN education and training.
| Item Type: | Articles |
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| Status: | Published |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | MacDonald, Professor Ewan and Gaffney, Mrs Mairi and Demou, Dr Evangelia and Lalloo, Professor Drushca and Kiran, Professor Sibel |
| Authors: | Lalloo, D., Demou, E., Kiran, S., Gaffney, M., Stevenson, M., and Macdonald, E.B. |
| College/School: | College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Health & Wellbeing > MRC/CSO SPHSU College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Health & Wellbeing > Public Health |
| Journal Name: | Occupational Medicine |
| Publisher: | Oxford University Press |
| ISSN: | 0962-7480 |
| ISSN (Online): | 1471-8405 |
| Published Online: | 04 August 2016 |
| Copyright Holders: | Copyright © 2016 The Authors |
| First Published: | First published in Occupational Medicine 66(8):649-655 |
| Publisher Policy: | Reproduced under a Creative Commons License |
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