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Cognitive Continuum Theory in nursing decision-making.

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  • 1School of Health, Community and Education Studies, Northumbria University, Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK. raffik.cader@umn.ac.uk

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing Science
  • Cognitive Psychology

Background:

  • Theory evaluation is essential for understanding nursing concepts and usefulness.
  • Decision-making theories are increasingly significant with evidence-based care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze and evaluate Cognitive Continuum Theory.
  • To provide evidence for its relevance to nurses' decision-making.

Main Methods:

  • Fawcett's framework criteria were used for analysis.
  • Evaluation of Hammond's Cognitive Continuum Theory.

Main Results:

  • Empirical evidence supports Cognitive Continuum Theory's concepts.
  • The theory is applicable to nursing and medical decision-making.
  • Cognitive Continuum Theory can explain nursing decision-making.

Conclusions:

  • Cognitive Continuum Theory can significantly contribute to understanding nurses' clinical decision-making.
  • Knowledge of this theory is crucial for nursing practice.