BMC Nursing
Development and validation of a critical care practical competency scale for clinical nurses in China
Abstract Background The demand for critical care nursing is increasing globally, including in China, where nurses in intensive care units and general wards manage critically ill patients. However, no locally validated tool exists to assess their practical competency in this field. Objective To develop and validate a Critical Care Practical Competency Scale for Clinical Nurses in China (CCPCS-CN) based on the Knowledge–Attitude–Practice framework. Methods A mixed-methods sequential design was used. Phase 1 generated …