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Intuition: a neglected hallmark of nursing knowledge
1School of Nursing, University of Texas, Austin.
ANS. Advances in Nursing Science
|October 1, 1987
Summary
Nursing intuition, a key aspect of professional knowledge, appears infrequently in historical literature. This suggests that the concept of intuition in complex nursing decision-making has been largely overlooked in professional publications.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Science
- Medical Humanities
Background:
- Intuition is considered a hallmark of nursing knowledge.
- Understanding the historical presence and evolution of intuition in nursing literature is crucial for appreciating its role in clinical decision-making.
Purpose of the Study:
- To trace the concept of intuition in nursing literature from 1900 to 1985.
- To determine the frequency, attributes, and evolution of intuition over time in the American Journal of Nursing.
Main Methods:
- A literature analysis was conducted on articles published in the American Journal of Nursing between 1900 and 1985.
- Titles of 14,971 articles were examined for the terms "intuition" or related concepts.
Main Results:
- Only 51 articles out of 14,971 examined contained terms related to intuition.
- The analysis revealed a paucity of literature addressing intuition within this historical timeframe.
Conclusions:
- The concept of intuition as an essential component of complex nursing decision-making is neglected in the professional literature.
- Further research is needed to explore the underrepresentation of intuition in nursing scholarship.