Critical thinking in nursing education: A literature review
(2002) Critical thinking in nursing education: A literature review. International Journal of Nursing Practice 8(April):pp. 89-98.
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Abstract
The need for critical thinking in nursing has been accentuated in response to the rapidly changing health care environment. Nurses must think critically to provide effective care whilst coping with the expansion in role associated with the complexities of current health care systems. This literature review will present a history of inquiry into critical thinking and research to support the conclusion that critical thinking is necessary not only in the clinical practice setting, but also as an integral component of nursing education programs to promote the development of nurses’ critical thinking abilities. The aims of this paper are: (a) to review the literature on critical thinking, (b) to examine the dimensions of critical thinking, (c) to investigate the various critical thinking strategies for their appropriateness to enhance critical thinking in nurses and (d) to examine issues relating to evaluation of critical thinking skills in nursing.
| Item Type: | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Status: | Published |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Keywords: | critical thinking; nursing education; evaluation instruments; skills; strategies; |
| Subjects: | 320000 Medical and Health Sciences > 321100 Nursing |
| ID Code: | 263 |
| Deposited By: | Courtney, Mary |
| Deposited On: | 29 July 2004 |
| Alternative Locations: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1046/j.1440-172x.2002.00340.x |
| Copyright Owner:: | Copyright 2002 Blackwell Publishing |
| Copyright Statement:: | The definitive version is available at www.blackwell-synergy.com |