Factors Associated with Registered Nurse’s Competencies in Diabetic Foot Ulcer Care in Tertiary Hospitals, Southern Thailand

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Lalita kanya
Pratyanan Thiangchanya
Shutiwan Purinthrapibal

Abstract

Objective: The objectives of this research were to examine the level of nurse’ competencies and related factors in diabetic foot ulcer care in tertiary hospitals, southern Thailand. Methods: Sample were 135 registered nurses with at least one year of experience in caring for diabetic patients with foot ulcers. The survey used in this study consisted of 4 parts: 1) general information, 2) head nurse’ leadership, 3) supportive
system, and 4) competency of registered nurses in diabetic foot ulcer care. Part 2, 3, and 4 were approved for content validity by 5 experts. The CVI were .98, .99 and .98, respectively. The reliability coefficients were .90, .80 and .90 respectively. Data were analyzed using frequency, percentage, mean and standard deviation, and Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient. Results: The overall competency of nurses in diabetic foot
ulcer care was at the high level (M = 4.14, SD = 0.50). The supporting system in working and the leadership of
head nurses had a very strong positive and a moderate positive correlation with the nurses’ competency (r = .70, and r = .43, p < .01). Conclusion: Thus the Nurse administrators should extend these results to enhance support system and improve leadership skill to enhance nurse competency in diabetic foot ulcer care.

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kanya, L., Thiangchanya, P. ., & Purinthrapibal, S. . (2021). Factors Associated with Registered Nurse’s Competencies in Diabetic Foot Ulcer Care in Tertiary Hospitals, Southern Thailand. Journal of Research in Nursing-Midwifery and Health Sciences, 41(3), 74–84. Retrieved from https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/nur-psu/article/view/251303
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