1- Dept. of Critical Care Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
2- Dept. of Operating Room, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
3- Dept. of Medical Surgical Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran ,mohebbi04@yahoo.com
2- Dept. of Operating Room, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
3- Dept. of Medical Surgical Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran ,
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Background & Aim: Clinical competence is crucial for enhancing the quality of patient care and increasing patient satisfaction with nurses. Critical thinking is a key factor that influences the clinical competence of nurses. Therefore, this study aimed to explore the relationship between critical thinking and clinical competence among nurses working in intensive care units.
Methods & Materials: This descriptive-correlational study involved 240 nurses working in intensive care units at hospitals affiliated with Shiraz University of Medical Sciences in 2021. Participants were selected using stratified random sampling. Data collection included demographic questionnaires, the California Critical Thinking Form B, and assessments of nurses' clinical competence. Data analysis was conducted using descriptive statistics and the Spearman correlation coefficient in SPSS software version 23.
Results: The mean total score of nurses' clinical competence was 143.53 with a standard deviation of 26.62, indicating an average level of clinical competence based on the instrument's scoring. The total score for nurses' critical thinking was 17.51 with a standard deviation of 13.41, showing a relatively high level of critical thinking among the nurses in the study. A positive and significant correlation was found between the total score of clinical competence and critical thinking (r=0.147, P=0.023).
Conclusion: The results suggest that nurses with stronger critical thinking skills also demonstrate higher levels of clinical competence. Therefore, incorporating strategies to enhance critical thinking in nursing education programs can enhance students' clinical competence, better preparing them for effective clinical judgment and decision-making in complex care scenarios.
Methods & Materials: This descriptive-correlational study involved 240 nurses working in intensive care units at hospitals affiliated with Shiraz University of Medical Sciences in 2021. Participants were selected using stratified random sampling. Data collection included demographic questionnaires, the California Critical Thinking Form B, and assessments of nurses' clinical competence. Data analysis was conducted using descriptive statistics and the Spearman correlation coefficient in SPSS software version 23.
Results: The mean total score of nurses' clinical competence was 143.53 with a standard deviation of 26.62, indicating an average level of clinical competence based on the instrument's scoring. The total score for nurses' critical thinking was 17.51 with a standard deviation of 13.41, showing a relatively high level of critical thinking among the nurses in the study. A positive and significant correlation was found between the total score of clinical competence and critical thinking (r=0.147, P=0.023).
Conclusion: The results suggest that nurses with stronger critical thinking skills also demonstrate higher levels of clinical competence. Therefore, incorporating strategies to enhance critical thinking in nursing education programs can enhance students' clinical competence, better preparing them for effective clinical judgment and decision-making in complex care scenarios.
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Subject:
Nursing Care
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