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[Development of critical thinking skill evaluation scale for nursing students]
1Department of Nursing, Bucheon University, Bucheon, Korea.
Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing
|May 27, 2014
Summary
A new Critical Thinking Skill Test for Nursing Students was developed, identifying four domains and 27 skills. This validated instrument aims to enhance critical thinking abilities in nursing education.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Skill Assessment
- Psychometrics
Context:
- Critical thinking is crucial for safe nursing practice.
- Existing assessments may not fully capture nursing-specific critical thinking.
- Need for a validated tool to measure critical thinking in nursing students.
Purpose:
- To develop and validate a Critical Thinking Skill Test for nursing students.
- To identify key domains and skills essential for critical thinking in nursing.
- To create a reliable and valid instrument for assessing nursing students' critical thinking.
Summary:
- A literature review and interviews informed the development of the test.
- Surveys from 607 nursing students were analyzed.
- The final test comprises 30 items across four domains, demonstrating good reliability (KR 20 = .70) and validity.
Impact:
- The developed test is the first to reflect nursing perspectives in hospital settings.
- It is expected to serve as a valuable tool for improving nursing students' critical thinking skills.
- Findings may inform curriculum development and assessment strategies in nursing education.
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