Du Yazhe, Song Yuxuan, Li Xiaoli, et al. Construction of core competency indicators for organ transplant coordinating nurses based on a mixed research method[J/OL]. Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research, 2026, 1-10.
DOI:
Du Yazhe, Song Yuxuan, Li Xiaoli, et al. Construction of core competency indicators for organ transplant coordinating nurses based on a mixed research method[J/OL]. Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research, 2026, 1-10.DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn116021-20260102-02345.
Construction of core competency indicators for organ transplant coordinating nurses based on a mixed research method
and contextually appropriate core competency indicator system for organ transplant coordinating nurses in China
and provide a reference for the qualification
training
assessment
and professional development of specialized nurses.
Methods
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A mixed research approach was employed. Through literature analysis and semi-structured interviews (involving 10 experienced coordinating nurses
OPO managers
transplant physicians
and hospital administrators)
an initial competency indicator pool was formed. Two rounds of expert consultation were conducted using the Delphi method
and the analytic hierarchy process was applied to determine the weights of indicators at each level.
Results
2
The questionnaire response rates were 100% in both rounds of expert consultation
with expert authority coefficients of 0.90 and 0.91
respectively. The overall Kendall's coefficient of concordance in the second round was 0.345 (
P
<
0.001). The final indicator system included 5 primary indicators
18 secondary indicators
and 67 tertiary indicators. The weights of primary indicators were as follows: communication and coordination skills (29.87%)
professional knowledge and skills (24.52%)
ethical and legal literacy (19.63%)
personal psychological traits (15.86%)
and professional development capabilities (10.12%).
Conclusions
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The developed indicator system demonstrates high scientific rigor and reliability
comprehensively reflecting the dual functional characteristics of "clinical nursing + whole-process coordination" for organ transplant coordinating nurses. It provides a theoretical basis and practical reference for the selection
training
and evaluation of transplant coordinating nursing talent in China.
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