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03, 2023;10 (3): 1383-1392.

Critical thinking abilities among newly graduated nurses: A cross-sectional survey study in China.

Yongfang Sun, Yuhuan Yin, Jiancheng Wang, Zhaohong Ding, Dongping Wang, Yiyin Zhang, Juxia Zhang, Yuan Wang
Author Information
  1. Yongfang Sun: Nursing Department, Lanzhou University Second Hospital, Lanzhou, China.
  2. Yuhuan Yin: School of Nursing, Gansu University of Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou, China.
  3. Jiancheng Wang: Geriatrics Department, Gansu Provincial Hospital, Lanzhou, China.
  4. Zhaohong Ding: Nursing Department, Gansu Provincial Hospital, Lanzhou, China.
  5. Dongping Wang: Clinical Educational Department, Gansu Provincial Hospital, Lanzhou, China.
  6. Yiyin Zhang: School of Nursing, Gansu University of Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou, China.
  7. Juxia Zhang: Clinical Educational Department, Gansu Provincial Hospital, Lanzhou, China. ORCID
  8. Yuan Wang: Physical Examination Center, The First People's Hospital of Lanzhou City, Lanzhou, China.
PMID: 36210506 DOI: 10.1002/nop2.1388

Abstract

AIM: The aim of this study is to describe critical thinking dispositions among newly graduated nurses with different educational background in China and to explore related factors.
DESIGN: A cross-sectional questionnaire survey.
METHODS: The data were collected using the Chinese Version of critical thinking dispositions Inventory (CTDI-CV). Overall, 588 newly graduated nurses finally completed the survey. Spearman and Pearson's correlation coefficients were used to examine the correlation between the CDTI-CV and nurses' general characteristics.
RESULTS: In terms of open-mindedness, analysis and inquisitiveness subscales, significant differences were found among nurses based on three educational level. When dichotomizing total CTDI scores into high and low, nearly 80% of the respondents fell into low score group. Pressure from workplace was high for 68.4% of them. Significant correlation was found among the new graduated nurses' critical thinking ability and their age, education level, reading habit and attitude towards nursing profession.

Keywords

CTDI-CV critical thinking abilities newly graduated nurses

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MeSH Term

Humans
Cross-Sectional Studies
Thinking
Surveys and Questionnaires
China
Nurses
Journal Article Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

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