Effects of competency-based training model in training for new nurses: a meta-analysis

Abstract

Objective To evaluate the effects of competency-based training model in training for new nurses. Methods Randomized controlled trials and quasi experiments on application of competency-based training model in training for new nurses were retrieved in PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, Chinese National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI) , China Scientific Journal Database, Wanfang Data and VIP by computer. Meta-analysis was carried out with the RevMan 5.3 after literature screening, data extraction and quality assessment of literature. Results A total of 6 literatures were included. Meta-analysis showed that competency-based training model could improve the knowledge comprehensive capacity [MD=4.91, 95%CI (3.84, 5.99) , P<0.001], good personal qualities [MD=0.28, 95%CI (0.22, 0.35) , P<0.001], interpersonal communication skills [MD=2.31, 95%CI (0.84, 3.78) , P=0.002], clinical nursing ability[MD=0.33, 95%CI (0.08, 0.58) , P=0.040], construction and development ability of specialty [MD=0.23, 95%CI (0.19, 0.27) , P<0.001], critical thinking and innovation ability [MD=1.37, 95%CI (0.17, 2.57) , P=0.020]. Conclusions Competency-based training model in training can effectively improve new nurses' knowledge comprehensive capacity, good personal qualities, interpersonal communication skills, clinical nursing ability, construction and development ability of specialty, critical thinking and innovation ability, and improve their competency. The multicenter, high quality and large-sample study on effects of competency-based training model in training for nurses should be carried out since number of the included literatures involving evaluation indexes of this study was few and heterogeneity occurred in some evaluation indexes. Key words: Nurses; New nurses; Competency; Training model; Training effects; Meta-analysis