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An assessment form for clinical nursing education: a Delphi study
Anna Löfmark1, Ingrid Thorell-Ekstrand
1Department of Caring Sciences and Sociology, University of Gävle, S-801 76 Gävle, Sweden. anna.lofmark@hig.se
Journal of Advanced Nursing
|October 19, 2004
Summary
This study updated a nursing assessment form to include collaboration and independence, aligning it with future healthcare demands and academic nursing education standards.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Healthcare Assessment
- Professional Development
Background:
- Clinical assessment in nursing education has grown complex.
- Evolving healthcare demands require updated nursing competencies.
- Educational tools must adapt to societal changes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To enhance the existing nursing assessment form.
- To incorporate future-oriented assessment aspects for nurses.
- To adapt educational documentation to current healthcare needs.
Main Methods:
- A two-round Delphi study was conducted.
- An expert panel provided input on the assessment form.
- Opinions on content and potential modifications were gathered.
Main Results:
- Existing assessment form content was generally accepted.
- New factors proposed: collaboration with family/society, student independence.
- Suggested new headings: nursing process application, professional stance development.
Conclusions:
- Modified assessment form aligns with future healthcare sector needs.
- Proposed changes meet the requirements of academic nursing education.
- The updated form supports the evolving role of nurses.