An Analysis of the Current Situation and Influence Factors of Narrative Competence Among Nurses in VIP Ward.

OBJECTIVE

This study aimed to explore the proficiency level in medical narrative ability among nurses in VIP wards and identify the influencing factors. The objective was to provide valuable insights for enhancing the training and development of medical narrative skills among nurses in VIP wards, with the ultimate goal of promoting narrative nursing in clinical practice.

METHODS

A survey was conducted of 94 nurses working in VIP wards at a grade-A tertiary hospital in Zhongshan City, using the Narrative Competence Scale.

RESULTS

The findings revealed that nurses' overall medical narrative ability in VIP wards was relatively low, with a total score of (135.31±16.50). The primary factors identified as influential were professional titles and familiarity with narrative medicine or narrative nursing, which played significant roles. Specifically, nurses with higher professional titles demonstrated greater proficiency in medical storytelling. Moreover, nurses more familiar with narrative medicine or narrative nursing tended to exhibit higher levels of medical narrative ability.

CONCLUSION

The results of this study highlight the significant opportunity for enhancing the medical narrative ability of nurses in VIP wards. To address this issue, it is recommended that training programs incorporate knowledge and skills related to narrative medicine and narrative nursing into the core competency development of VIP nurses. Additionally, there is a need to introduce narrative nursing practices gradually into clinical care. These measures will empower nurses to enhance their narrative abilities, providing superior nursing services to patients. Ultimately, such efforts will strengthen nurses' sense of professional value and increase the social benefits of nursing care.