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Intuition: an important tool in the practice of nursing
1Department of Clinical Nursing, University of Adelaide, North Terrace, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia. helen.mccutcheon@adelaide.edu.au
Journal of Advanced Nursing
|August 8, 2001
Summary
This study reveals that nursing intuition is not mystical but a rational synergy of factors, offering nurses a framework to articulate its use and impact in practice.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Healthcare Research
- Qualitative Methodology
Background:
- Intuition in nursing lacks clear articulation and theoretical grounding.
- Practicing nurses utilize intuition, influencing patient outcomes.
- Recognizing intuition as a key nursing tool is crucial for patient well-being.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the role of intuition in nursing practice.
- To examine nurses' understanding and perceptions of intuition.
- To assess the impact of intuition on patient care outcomes.
Main Methods:
- Grounded theory served as the overarching framework.
- Data collected via focus group interviews and Delphi surveys.
- 262 Registered Nurses participated in the study.
Main Results:
- A new theory emerged, enabling nurses to articulate their understanding of intuition.
- The study provides insight into nurses' perceptions of intuition's use.
- The findings offer a way to describe intuition's role in clinical practice.
Conclusions:
- Nursing intuition is a rational phenomenon, not a mystical one.
- Intuition arises from the synergistic interaction of multiple factors.
- This research provides a framework for understanding and utilizing intuition in nursing.