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Problem solving in nursing practice: application, process, skill acquisition and measurement

J D Roberts1, A E While, J M Fitzpatrick

  • 1King's College, University of London, England.

Journal of Advanced Nursing
|June 1, 1993
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Problem-solving skills are vital for effective nursing practice but are currently underrepresented in nurse education and research. Addressing this gap is crucial for the future of the nursing profession.

Area of Science:

  • Nursing
  • Healthcare Education
  • Clinical Practice

Background:

  • Problem-solving is recognized as a critical competency for contemporary nurse practitioners.
  • Despite its importance, problem-solving skills are inadequately integrated into nursing education curricula.
  • There is a notable lack of empirical research examining problem-solving in nursing.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the role and significance of problem-solving in nursing.
  • To examine the process, acquisition, and measurement of problem-solving skills in nurses.
  • To highlight the need for increased focus on problem-solving within nursing education and research.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and analysis of existing frameworks.
  • Discussion of the current state of problem-solving in nursing education.

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  • Argument for the necessity of empirical investigation.

    • Main Results:

    • Problem-solving ability is essential for effective clinical nursing.
    • Nursing curricula offer limited opportunities for developing and assessing these skills.
    • Empirical studies on nursing problem-solving are scarce.

    Conclusions:

    • The marginalization of problem-solving in nursing education requires urgent attention.
    • Increased empirical study is needed to understand and enhance nursing problem-solving.
    • Addressing this deficit is critical for the nursing profession to meet future healthcare challenges.