Skill gaps can have serious implications for patient care including:
1. Reduced Quality of Care: Lack of necessary skills can lead to errors, misdiagnoses, and inadequate treatment. 2. Increased Patient Wait Times: Inefficiencies and errors can slow down the care process, leading to longer wait times. 3. Higher Stress Levels: Nurses who feel unprepared or underqualified may experience higher levels of stress and burnout. 4. Patient Dissatisfaction: Ineffective communication and care can lead to lower patient satisfaction scores and trust in the healthcare system.
