Investigation and analysis in critical thinking ability and self-directed learning competence of nurses in surgery department
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1672-7088.2010.10.035
- VernacularTitle:外科护士批判性思维能力与自主学习能力的调查分析
- Author:
Jiequn SUN
;
Peixian LI
;
Shunyi LI
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Surgical;
Nurse;
Critical thinking ability;
Self-directed learning
- From:
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing
2010;26(28):67-69
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To learn surgical nurses about their critical thinking ability and learning ability in order for nursing administrators to provide theoretical basis for improvement of critical thinking and self-learning ability of surgical nurses. Methods We investigated 200 nurses of three hospitals in surgery by California Critical Thinking Disposition Inventory(CCTDI) and Scale of Self-directed Learning Competence. Results Surgical nurse' critical thinking score was (282.41±19.87), and has a positive critical thinking; self-learning ability score was (131.65±10.29), the overall scores was at higher levels. Conclusions Care managers should pay attention to the surgical nurse' critical thinking skills and independent learning abilities and improve their quality of nursing staff.
