Objective To explore the application effect of the case assessment and analysis method in the competency advancement of senior nurses,aiming to provide new ideas for enhancing the clinical comprehensive abilities of senior nurses.Methods N3 and N4 nurses were selected as research subjects.Nurses from January to December 2021 were designated as the control group and assessed using traditional evaluation methods;nurses from January to December 2022 were designated as the observation group and assessed using the case assessment and analysis method.The differences in clinical practice comprehensive abilities and core competencies between the two groups were compared,as well as the satisfaction of the observation group nurses with the case assessment and analysis method.Results After implementing the case assessment and analysis method,nurses scored significantly higher in clinical practice comprehensive abilities,including nursing thinking ability,standardized operation ability,condition observation ability,communication ability,emergency handling ability,and humanistic care ability(P<0.05).In terms of core competencies,scores for critical thinking and research,leadership,inte rpersonal relationships,legal and ethical practice,professional development,clinical nursing,and education and consultation were also significantly higher than before implementation(P<0.05).Additionally,the satisfaction rate of nurses with the case assessment and analysis method reached 95.1%.Conclusion The application of the case assessment and analysis method can effectively improve the clinical practice comprehensive abilities of senior nurses,cultivate their critical thinking skills,and enhance their core competencies.
Case assessment and analysis methodCompetency advancementNursing educationContinuing education