Construction of a specialized nurse training Indicator system for cardiac intensive care unit using the Delphi method

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Aim This study aims to establish a standardized training indicator system for cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) specialized nurses based on competency theory, so as to provide practical guidance for improving their core competencies and guaranteeing high-quality care for critically ill patients. Methods The training indicator system was developed through literature review, semi-structured qualitative interviews and Delphi method. Literature review was conducted to extract competency dimensions and indicators covering professional knowledge, professional skills, professional competence and practical competence; semi-structured qualitative interviews with clinical and educational specialists were further carried out to develop an initial training indicator system with 4 primary, 19 secondary and 60 tertiary indicators. Followed by two rounds of Delphi consultation, 23 experts specializing in CICU Medicine, CICU nursing management, CICU clinical nursing, and nursing education were invited to participate. Indicators were retained when importance score >3.50 and coefficient of variation