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Abstract
Purpose: To assess geriatric care competencies of nurses in home health care (HHC) settings in Saudi Arabia and explore the factors influencing these competencies.
Method: A cross-sectional design was used. Data were collected using the Gerontological Nursing Competence Scale among 393 RNs working in HHC units in the Riyadh and Qassim regions.
Results: Nurses demonstrated high competence in ensuring safe living environments and addressing nutritional needs. However, weaker competencies were noted in supporting older adults' sexuality and managing ethical challenges. Specialized training and shorter work hours were significantly associated with higher self-perceived competency levels. This finding may suggest that reduced working hours allows nurses to engage in continuing education, skill development, and quality-focused care, rather than indicating lack of clinical experience.
Conclusion: Findings highlight strengths and gaps in geriatric care competencies among HHC nurses, emphasizing the need for targeted training to address weaknesses in sensitive areas, including sexual health, ethical dilemmas, and communication challenges in end-of-life care. [Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 51(5), 35-45.].
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The Journal of Gerontological Nursing is a monthly, peer-reviewed journal publishing clinically relevant original articles on the practice of gerontological nursing across the continuum of care in a variety of health care settings, for more than 40 years.
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