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  • Nursing Science
  • Healthcare Methodology

Background:

  • The nursing process, established by Ida Jean Orlando, has guided nursing practice for over six decades.
  • Evolving nursing responsibilities and evidence-based knowledge necessitate an update to the traditional nursing process.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose specific enhancements to the nursing process to better align with contemporary nursing practice.
  • To strengthen critical thinking, patient-centeredness, and the effectiveness of nursing care.

Main Methods:

  • Recommending a name change from "nursing process" to "nursing's scientific method."
  • Suggesting the integration of "relationship building" and "communication" as core components.
  • Proposing revised terminology for "nursing diagnosis" and "outcome identification" to "problems/strengths identification" and "goals," respectively.
  • Emphasizing the nursing scientific method as a critical thinking methodology.

Main Results:

  • The proposed changes aim to enhance critical thinking skills among nurses.
  • The modifications are expected to improve patient-centered care, safety, and engagement.
  • Updated terminology and focus will better reflect the dynamic nature of evidence-based nursing.

Conclusions:

  • Reframing the nursing process as "nursing's scientific method" with added components like communication and relationship building will modernize nursing practice.
  • These enhancements will foster a more effective, patient-centered approach, improving overall healthcare outcomes.
  • The proposed changes support the critical thinking and scientific underpinnings essential for contemporary nursing.