Enhancing nursing competence in China: The interplay of resilience, mindfulness and social support

Yan X 1 , Jia X 2 , Feng L 3 , Ge W 4 , Kong B 5 , Xia M 6 Show all authors , Yan X 7

Affiliations 

  • 1 Department of Central Sterile Supply, Taizhou Central Hospital, Taizhou University Hospital, Jiaojiang, Zhejiang 318000, China
  • 2 Department of Rehabilitation, Taizhou Central Hospital, Taizhou University Hospital, Jiaojiang, Zhejiang 318000, China
  • 3 Department of Nursing, Taizhou Central Hospital, Taizhou University Hospital, Jiaojiang, Zhejiang 318000, China
  • 4 Department of Orthopedics, Taizhou Central Hospital, Taizhou University Hospital, Jiaojiang, Zhejiang 318000, China
  • 5 Department of Nursing, Yuhuan Second People's Hospital, Yuhuan, Zhejiang 317600, China
  • 6 School of Medicine, Taizhou University, Jiaojiang, Zhejiang 318000, China; School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine Bioscience & Nursing, MAHSA University, Jenjarom, Selangor 42610, Malaysia. Electronic address: xmj1140590151@outlook.com
  • 7 Department of Central Sterile Supply, Taizhou Central Hospital, Taizhou University Hospital, Jiaojiang, Zhejiang 318000, China. Electronic address: xiaotingyan3084@yeah.net
Nurse Educ Pract, 2024 Aug 02;79:104087.
PMID: 39142120 DOI: 10.1016/j.nepr.2024.104087

Abstract

OBJECTIVES: To address the nursing crisis, it is imperative to comprehend the factors that influence nursing competencies, which are crucial for the delivery of quality patient care.

BACKGROUND: Facing demographic shifts and increasingly complex healthcare demands, China's nursing sector struggles with workforce shortages and the need to enhance core competencies. This research explores the interplay of social support, psychological resilience, mindfulness and nursing competencies in various hospital environments in China.

METHODS: Through a cross-sectional survey, 941 nurses across tertiary, secondary and private healthcare settings completed self-assessment questionnaires. The analysis included multiple linear regression and comparative methods to assess how psychological resilience, mindfulness and social support have an impact on nursing competencies.

RESULTS: Findings revealed a strong relationship between psychological resilience and nursing competencies, with resilience being a key predictor. Mindfulness and social support also significantly contributed to competency levels. Nurses in tertiary hospitals showed greater competencies than those in secondary or private facilities.

CONCLUSION: Enhancing nursing competencies requires targeted interventions focusing on professional development and supportive workplace cultures. Incorporating psychological resilience, social support and mindfulness into nurse training is crucial for improving practice and policy.

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