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Clinical reasoning in nursing students: A concept analysis.
Farahnaz Mohammadi-Shahboulaghi1, Hamidreza Khankeh2,3, Touba HosseinZadeh4
1Iranian Research Center on Aging, Nursing Department, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Nursing Forum
|July 6, 2021
Summary
Clinical reasoning is a complex, holistic cognitive process crucial for nursing students. Developing this fundamental skill is essential for professionalization and independence in nursing practice.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Cognitive Science
- Healthcare Professions
Background:
- Clinical reasoning is a critical skill for professional nursing.
- Understanding clinical reasoning is foundational for nursing education curricula.
- Developing clinical reasoning abilities is paramount for nursing students.
Purpose of the Study:
- To clarify the concept of clinical reasoning in nursing students.
- To establish a clear and understandable definition of clinical reasoning.
- To analyze the attributes, antecedents, and consequences of clinical reasoning.
Main Methods:
- Utilized Rodgers' concept analysis method.
- Conducted a literature review of resources published between 2000 and 2020.
- Analyzed data to identify key components of clinical reasoning.
Main Results:
- Clinical reasoning is a dynamic, recursive cognitive process for patient assessment and response.
- Factors influencing clinical reasoning include professional standards, knowledge, critical thinking, and experience.
- Clinical reasoning underpins clinical judgment, decision-making, and professional competence in nursing.
Conclusions:
- Clinical reasoning is a complex thinking process fundamental to nursing programs.
- This analysis provides a clearer definition of clinical reasoning for nursing education.
- Recognizing clinical reasoning as a core skill supports nursing professionalization and autonomy.
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