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Current Social Perception of and Value Attached to Nursing Professionals’ Competences: An Integrative Review

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  • Margarita Rodríguez-Pérez

    (Department of Nursing, University of Huelva, 21007 Huelva, Spain)

  • Francisco Mena-Navarro

    (Department of Nursing, University of Huelva, 21007 Huelva, Spain)

  • Abraham Domínguez-Pichardo

    (Centro de Salud Bombero Etxaniz, Osakidetza, 48010 Bilbao, Spain)

  • Cristina Teresa-Morales

    (Department of Nursing, University of Huelva, 21007 Huelva, Spain)

Abstract

In order to develop nurses’ identities properly, they need to publicise their professional competences and make society aware of them. For that, this study was conducted to describe the competences that society currently attributes to nursing professionals and how nursing is valued in society. This review was based on the conceptual framework by Whittemore and Knafl. The literature search was conducted using PubMed, WOS, and CINAHL databases, and the search strategy was based on a combination of natural language and standardised keywords, with limits and criteria for inclusion, exclusion, and quality. The results of the studies were classified and coded in accordance with the competence groups of the professional profile described in the Tuning Educational Structures in Europe programme. Fourteen studies were selected. The most commonly reported competence groups were as follows: nursing practice and clinical decision making; and communication and interpersonal competences. Nursing is perceived as a healthcare profession dedicated to caring for individuals. Its other areas of competence and its capacity for leadership are not well known. In order to develop a professional identity, it is essential to raise awareness of the competences that make up this professional profile.

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  • Margarita Rodríguez-Pérez & Francisco Mena-Navarro & Abraham Domínguez-Pichardo & Cristina Teresa-Morales, 2022. "Current Social Perception of and Value Attached to Nursing Professionals’ Competences: An Integrative Review," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(3), pages 1-19, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:19:y:2022:i:3:p:1817-:d:742741
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    1. Gabriela Topa & Mercedes Aranda-Carmena, 2022. "Job Crafting in Nursing: Mediation between Work Engagement and Job Performance in a Multisample Study," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(19), pages 1-11, October.
    2. David Sancho-Cantus & Laura Cubero-Plazas & Marta Botella Navas & Elena Castellano-Rioja & Montserrat Cañabate Ros, 2023. "Importance of Soft Skills in Health Sciences Students and Their Repercussion after the COVID-19 Epidemic: Scoping Review," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 20(6), pages 1-10, March.
    3. Magdalena Brodowicz-Król & Monika Kaczoruk & Paulina Kaczor-Szkodny & Danuta Zarzycka, 2022. "Development and Assessment of Professional Competences among Polish Nursing Students during a 3-Year Education Cycle Trying," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(12), pages 1-17, June.
    4. Ayala Blau & Yael Sela & Keren Grinberg, 2023. "Public Perceptions and Attitudes on the Image of Nursing in the Wake of COVID-19," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 20(6), pages 1-9, March.

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