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Identifying critical thinking behaviors in clinical judgments
1ORU Anna Vaughn School of Nursing, Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA.
Summary
This study identifies objective criteria for evaluating critical thinking in nurses. It highlights key areas like knowledge, reflection, and intellectual virtues for better clinical judgments.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Healthcare Professional Development
Background:
- Evaluating critical thinking is crucial for nursing practice.
- Collaboration between educators, faculty, and managers is common in assessing nursing students and staff.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify objective criteria for assessing critical thinking behaviors in nursing.
- To provide insights into specific elements of critical thinking in clinical judgment.
Main Methods:
- Phenomenological study approach.
- Qualitative data analysis to understand lived experiences.
Main Results:
- Identified objective criteria for critical thinking behaviors.
- Key areas include domain-specific knowledge, critical reflection, and intellectual virtues.
- Action involvement and improvement were also noted as critical components.
Conclusions:
- The findings offer a framework for objective evaluation of critical thinking in nurses.
- Enhancing critical thinking skills can improve clinical judgment and patient care outcomes.