Explaining the dimensions of specific competence in training specialist nurses in multiple sclerosis: a qualitative study

Categories and subcategories	Example of coding
Unlearned care competence
Psychological-emotional resilience	High self-control in the patients aggressive behaviors; good manners; being patient
Psychological skills	Be compassionate; having mental health; psychological resilience
Excellent communication skills	Good skills participating in teamwork; humanitarian communication with the patient; detecting the patients hidden fears and anxieties; active listening; high emotional intelligence; being physically and mentally supportive of the patient; building trust in the patient
Specialized technical competence
Up-to-date pathological knowledge	Knowing the specialized information of the disease; having complete pharmacological information; proper knowledge of injecting MS drugs
Expertise in clinical procedures	Accurate knowledge of injectable and oral MS protocols; information on the side effects of MS drugs; high skill in venipuncture and catheterization; skills in performing invasive procedures without causing more pain