Abstract:

Objective To construct a scientific and rational core competency evaluation framework for undergraduate nursing interns at traditional Chinese medicine（TCM） universities and to conduct its preliminary application. Methods A research team was established to screen and revise evaluation indicators using literature analysis，semi-structured interviews，and the Delphi method. The analytic hierarchy process（AHP） was employed to determine indicator weights，resulting in the development of core competency evaluation indicators for undergraduate nursing interns at TCM universities. These indicators were then applied to assess 31 undergraduate nursing interns from TCM universities. Results The constructed framework comprises 4 primary indicators，18 secondary indicators，and 63 tertiary indicators. The expert agreement rates for two rounds of expert consultation were 96%（22/23） and 100%（22/22），respectively； The expert authority coefficients were 0.936 and 0.943，respectively. The Kendall’s coefficient of concordance for indicators at all levels ranged from 0.371 to 0.434 and 0.464 to 0.483（P<0.05）. The overall core competency score of the 31 evaluated interns was 87.46. Conclusion The developed core competency evaluation indicators for TCM nursing interns successfully incorporates TCM-specific characteristics and demonstrates both practicality and scientific validity. It can serve as a valuable reference for the training and assessment of undergraduate nursing students at TCM institutions.

Key words: Traditional Chinese Medicine University, Baccalaureate, Nursing Interns, Core Competency