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Psychology. 6: What's your problem? A consideration of problem solving

J A Wilkinson1

  • 1Royal College of Nursing Institute, London.

British Journal of Nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)
|October 13, 1996
PubMed
Summary

Nursing problem-solving is crucial for patient care. Psychology informs diverse nursing challenges, advocating an eclectic approach for complex situations.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing Science
  • Psychology

Background:

  • Problem-solving is a core nursing competency.
  • Nurses encounter diverse patient and client issues.
  • Psychological principles can inform nursing practice.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the role of psychology in nursing problem-solving.
  • To discuss diverse nursing problems and strategies.
  • To propose an effective problem-solving framework for nurses.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review on nursing problem-solving.
  • Analysis of psychological theories relevant to nursing.
  • Discussion of practical applications in various nursing settings.

Main Results:

  • Psychology offers valuable insights into nursing problem-solving processes.
  • A wide array of problems requires tailored nursing interventions.
  • No single strategy fits all complex nursing challenges.

Conclusions:

  • An eclectic problem-solving approach is recommended for nursing.
  • Integrating psychological understanding enhances nursing effectiveness.
  • Flexible strategies are essential for complex nursing practice.

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