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Models, measurement, and strategies in developing critical-thinking skills
1Nursing Education and Staff Development, Summa Health System, Staff Development, 41 Arch Street, Akron, OH 44304, USA.
Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing
|December 24, 2005
Summary
Developing critical thinking skills is essential for nurses facing complex healthcare challenges. This review explores models, evaluation methods, and educational strategies to enhance nursing competence and critical thinking abilities.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Healthcare Professional Development
Background:
- Healthcare professionals require critical thinking for complex problem-solving.
- Nurses need enhanced critical thinking skills to maintain competence.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review critical thinking models and evaluation methods.
- To discuss educational strategies for developing nurses' critical thinking.
- To identify research needs in nursing critical thinking development.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of critical thinking models.
- Analysis of critical thinking evaluation techniques.
- Synthesis of educational strategies for nursing.
Main Results:
- Various critical thinking models exist.
- Methods for evaluating critical thinking are available.
- Specific educational strategies can foster critical thinking in nurses.
Conclusions:
- Further research is needed on nurturing critical thinking in nursing practice.
- Identifying the most effective strategies for developing and evaluating critical thinking is crucial.
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