A Synthesis of the Literature on "Competence" as It Applies to Perioperative Nursing

Gillespie, BM; Hamlin, L

A Synthesis of the Literature on "Competence" as It Applies to Perioperative Nursing

Gillespie, BM Hamlin, L

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Citation:: AORN Journal, 2009, 90 (2)
Issue Date:: 2009-01-01

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dc.contributor.author	Gillespie, BM	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Hamlin, L	en_US
dc.date.issued	2009-01-01	en_US
dc.identifier.citation	AORN Journal, 2009, 90 (2)	en_US
dc.identifier.issn	0001-2092	en_US
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/9697
dc.description.abstract	Perioperative competence is an eclectic concept that has been difficult to define and even more difficult to measure. Competence has been described in relation to standards of practice with little emphasis placed on its interpersonal aspects. This article presents a synthesis of the literature focused on perioperative nurse competence. Although specialized knowledge in the form of technical proficiency is important, it is no longer the only indicator of perioperative competence. The findings in this synthesis attest to the increased awareness and emphasis given to human factors-recognition that teamwork, communication, coordination, and leadership also affect human performance. Based on these findings, the next important step would be to develop and test these categories of competence empirically. AORN J 90 (August 2009) 245-258. © AORN, Inc, 2009. © 2009 AORN, Inc.	en_US
dc.relation.ispartof	AORN Journal	en_US
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.1016/j.aorn.2009.07.011	en_US
dc.subject.classification	Nursing	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Humans	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Communication	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Interprofessional Relations	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Perioperative Nursing	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Clinical Competence	en_US
dc.title	A Synthesis of the Literature on "Competence" as It Applies to Perioperative Nursing	en_US
dc.type	Journal Article
utslib.citation.volume	2	en_US
utslib.citation.volume	90	en_US
utslib.for	1110 Nursing	en_US
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pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health
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pubs.issue	2	en_US
pubs.publication-status	Published	en_US
pubs.volume	90	en_US

Abstract:

Perioperative competence is an eclectic concept that has been difficult to define and even more difficult to measure. Competence has been described in relation to standards of practice with little emphasis placed on its interpersonal aspects. This article presents a synthesis of the literature focused on perioperative nurse competence. Although specialized knowledge in the form of technical proficiency is important, it is no longer the only indicator of perioperative competence. The findings in this synthesis attest to the increased awareness and emphasis given to human factors-recognition that teamwork, communication, coordination, and leadership also affect human performance. Based on these findings, the next important step would be to develop and test these categories of competence empirically. AORN J 90 (August 2009) 245-258. © AORN, Inc, 2009. © 2009 AORN, Inc.

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