Development of a multidisciplinary competency framework for specialist nurses in outpatient dental sedation and anesthesia: a mixed-methods Delphi and AHP study - Takeaways - DentalSpire

Development of a multidisciplinary competency framework for specialist nurses in outpatient dental sedation and anesthesia: a mixed-methods Delphi and AHP study

  • By

  • Kai Li

  • Yuxue Wu

  • Shunyi Li

  • Weiping Wang

  • Lin Fan

  • Ming Yi

  • June 16, 2026

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    A comprehensive competency framework for specialist nurses in outpatient dental sedation and anesthesia was developed to enhance perioperative safety.

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    The framework includes 4 primary, 11 secondary, and 40 tertiary indicators, emphasizing Professional Skills and Professional Knowledge.

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    A two-round modified Delphi consultation with 25 experts achieved significant consensus, with an expert authority coefficient of 0.847.

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    'Risk Warning Management' was identified as the most critical secondary competency, highlighting the importance of risk-prevention skills.

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    The study provides a scientifically validated benchmark for the recruitment, training, and evaluation of dental sedation nurses.

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Development of a multidisciplinary competency framework for specialist nurses in outpatient dental sedation and anesthesia: a mixed-methods Delphi and AHP study

  • by Kai Li, Yuxue Wu, Shunyi Li, Weiping Wang, Lin Fan, Ming Yi

  • June 16, 2026

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