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Critical thinking and patient outcomes: a review
1Physicians Hospital, Portland, OR, USA. dbirch@physicianshospitalportland.com
Nursing Outlook
|April 29, 2005
Summary
This review explores the link between nurses' critical thinking and patient outcomes. Enhanced critical thinking in nursing may improve patient care results, though more research is needed.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Healthcare Management
- Biotechnology
Background:
- Critical thinking definitions have evolved since 1912.
- Nursing roles are expanding due to managed care and biotechnology.
- The American Association for Colleges of Nursing mandates critical thinking as a core competency.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review existing literature on critical thinking in nursing.
- To explore the relationship between nurses' critical thinking and patient outcomes.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of critical thinking in nursing.
- Exploration of potential links to patient outcomes.
Main Results:
- Critical thinking is evaluated for learning outcomes.
- Limited research currently links critical thinking to patient outcomes.
Conclusions:
- Further investigation is needed to establish a definitive link between nurses' critical thinking and patient outcomes.
- Understanding this relationship could enhance nursing practice and patient care.