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[Intuitive ability in nursing care].

Alcione Leite da Silva1

  • 1Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina. alcionep@nfr.ufsc.br

Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem
|January 30, 2004
PubMed
Summary

Nursing professionals utilize varying levels of intuition in patient care, influenced by environmental and personal factors. This intuitive ability is crucial for decision-making, especially in complex situations, enhancing care quality.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing Science
  • Qualitative Research

Context:

  • Intuitive abilities in nursing are critical for effective patient care.
  • Understanding the nuances of intuition across different nursing roles is essential.

Purpose:

  • To explore and describe the intuitive abilities of nursing professionals in their practice.
  • To identify factors influencing the intuitive experiences of nurses, nursing technicians, and nursing auxiliaries.

Summary:

  • A qualitative, descriptive exploratory study involving 87 female nursing professionals (nurses, technicians, auxiliaries) revealed distinct levels of intuitive ability (novice, standard, veteran).
  • Unlike previous findings, a direct correlation between experience (years) and intuitive levels was not established.
  • Environmental and intra-interpersonal factors significantly impact intuitive experiences in nursing.

Impact:

  • Highlights the vital role of intuition in nursing decision-making, particularly in challenging and uncertain situations.
  • Emphasizes intuition's contribution to improving the overall quality of nursing care.
  • Provides insights into the subjective nature of intuitive development in nursing practice.

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