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[Critical thinking among nurses during unit-based quality assurance projects].
P Nuutinen1, M Pelkonen, U Voutilainen
1Pohjois-Savon ammatillinen instituutti, Sosiaali- ja terveysala. paivi.nuutinen@pspt.fi
Hoitotiede
|August 7, 1999
Summary
Nurses utilize critical thinking at all levels during quality assurance projects, enhancing professional development and practice. Participation improved skills, motivation, self-esteem, and communication.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Healthcare Quality Improvement
- Professional Development
Background:
- Quality assurance projects are integral to healthcare settings.
- Understanding nurses' critical thinking during these projects is essential for optimizing practice.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe critical thinking levels in nurses during quality assurance (QA) projects.
- To explore the impact of QA participation on nurses' professional development and nursing practice.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative content analysis of interviews with ten nurses.
- Application of critical thinking levels (technical, reflective, critical reflection).
- Thematic analysis based on open-ended questions answered by 28 nurses.
Main Results:
- Nurses used technical thinking for structural QA factors.
- Critical thinking was applied across all levels (technical, reflective, critical reflection) when reflecting on QA processes.
- QA projects enhanced nurses' professional abilities, motivation, self-esteem, and clarified practice principles.
Conclusions:
- Quality assurance projects foster multifaceted critical thinking in nurses.
- Participation positively impacts individual professional growth and nursing practice.
- QA initiatives improve interprofessional and patient interactions.